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Vermont Business Magazine A measure that would increase taxes on Vermont’s wealthiest residents gained final approval from the Vermont House today. The bill, H.829, now moves to the Senate. If enacted, the bill would create a new tax bracket, increasing tax rates by 3% on marginal income over $500,000.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Chamber of Commerce has selected Thomas A. Dee, President and CEO of Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) as the 2024 Citizen of the Year. He was selected for the award for his outstanding contributions to southern Vermont, particularly his impactful efforts in health care and community development.
by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Health reported last week that COVID-19 cases fell again from 58 to 44, their lowest level since last summer. In addition, hospitalizations remain at a low level, and fatalities have eased back. There were 3 fatalities in this report.
Vermont Business Magazine MENTOR Vermont has announced the launch of their “Youth Mentoring Mental Health Support Pilot Program.” Post-COVID, many young Vermonters are struggling with unaddressed mental health needs and mentors are often who youth turn to for guidance.
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced $29.25 million in grants to improve municipal combined sewer infrastructure and reduce pollution in Vermont’s streams and lakes.
Vermont Business Magazine Empowered Ventures, a 100% employee-owned holding company based in Carmel, Indiana, today announced the acquisition of Benoure Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, a leading residential and commercial mechanical contractor based in South Burlington, Vermont. Founded by Robert Benoure, Sr.
VermontBiz Last month, Meals on Wheels America celebrated the historic day in 1972 when a national nutrition program for older adults was added to the Older Americans Act.
by Devon Green, VP of Government Relations, VAHHS I need to correct the record! Thank you to Rep. Scheu who wrote in to let me know that I got it wrong last week—House Appropriations always formally votes on the budget on the Monday after the money crossover deadline.
by Mike Del Trecco, CEO, VAHHS It was another very busy week last week, as you’ll read in our legislative report and in the headlines of today’s Update. We’re over the midway point of the legislative session and those at the State House are working feverishly to get things done. We’re also just starting our hospitals’ budget review process.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Labor Relations Board invites qualified individuals to apply for current vacancies on the Board. Current openings on the Board included a “neutral” seat and a “management” seat. Complete applications are due no later than April 12, 2024, at 4:30 pm.
Vermont Business Magazine The M&T Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB), today announced $900,000 in grants to commemorate its 30th anniversary.
Vermont Business Magazine Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL) today issued the following joint statement: “After eight long months, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has finally signed a lease on a new home for Montpelier’s post office after the devastating floods displaced their downtown location last summe