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Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Foodbank applauds the work of the legislature and Governor Phil Scott for the passage and signing of bill H.167, into law on May 27th creating Act 34 of 2025 to establish a Vermonters Feeding Vermonters grant program at the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets.  With food and economic insecurity increasing in recent years, this government commitment will help ensure access to fresh, local food for neighbors experiencing food insecurity, and support to Vermont farms, at a time when federal funding is uncertain. 

Vermont Business Magazine The Division for Historic Preservation announces Bennington Battle Monument, the 306-foot monument commemorating the Revolutionary War Battle of Bennington, will be closed June 9 –12 to conduct proactive maintenance. The tallest-man-made building in Vermont was the subject of a two-year study to examine its construction, current condition, and maintenance issues. That report found the nation’s second tallest unreinforced masonry building suffers from cracking and excessive moisture. To help combat this, a safety inspection team will repel the Monument during its week-long closure to remove loose rock. The public is invited to Monument Circle to watch this important work. 

Vermont Business Magazine U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, today celebrated the advancement of his bipartisan, bicameral Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, legislation to support America’s students and dairy farmers. This bipartisan bill which is co-led by Senator Roger Marshall, MD (R-Kan.), would allow schools participating in the National School Lunch Program to offer students whole milk, in addition to reduced-fat, low-fat, fat-free, and lactose-free milk.   

Vermont Business Magazine Trying to figure out Vermont fishing regulations?  Wondering what kinds of fish are in a lake?  Looking for new fishing tips?  The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is offering “Fish with a Warden” sessions to help with questions like these. “We know many anglers have questions they would like to ask a warden, and we know many of our wardens also like to go fishing,” said Education Specialist Corey Hart, “so our Vermont State Game Wardens have teamed up with Forests, Parks and Recreation staff to offer Fish with a Warden sessions this summer.

Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont are $3.07/g, down 2 cents per gallon from last week, down 1 cent/g from last month and down 48 cents/g from this time last year. Rutland and Windham counties had the lowest average price at $3.00/g, according to AAA, while Franklin ($3.18/g), Grand Isle ($3.17/g) and Lamoille ($3.16/g) had the highest average prices. The lowest price in the state this week was $2.69/g while the highest was $3.19/g. 

by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont General Fund, Transportation Fund and Education Fund all exceeded their monthly consensus cash flow targets for April 2025, as corresponding to the annual consensus forecast update adopted by the Emergency Board at its January 2025 meeting. The Personal Income Tax, the most important revenue source, was more than 26% over expectations. Because of tax filing, payment and refunds this time of year, the PI can show wide swings in its results. However, the PI is 8% ahead for year, or up nearly $90 million with two months left in the fiscal year.

Vermont Business Magazine U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) joined Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Congressman Glenn Ivey (D-Md.), and Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) in pressing for answers from the Department of Homeland Security and Department of State on the decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghan nationals living in the United States. The lawmakers’ letter, sent to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, notes the devastating impact of this decision, including on the many Afghans who supported the U.S. military during the war in Afghanistan and who face significant danger upon their return. The letter was signed by more than 100 lawmakers. The full letter and response by the Vermont Afghan Alliance are below.

Vermont Business Magazine Attorney General Charity Clark today announced a resolution with UPP Global, LLC, a Maine-based private parking operator. UPP provides 27 private parking operations in several Vermont downtowns. Between 2020 and 2024, thousands of consumers paid UPP after receiving what the company misleadingly called “citations” which alleged that failure to pay could result in impacts to a consumer’s credit rating, vehicle registration, license renewal, or ability to rent a vehicle. UPP issued these “citations” to consumers despite having no governmental authority or ability to affect consumer credit without due process of law. Following an investigation into the company’s alleged violations of the Consumer Protection Act, UPP has agreed to change its misleading parking notices and pay the State of Vermont $150,000 to resolve the State’s concerns. 

Vermont Business Magazine Apollo and Bullrock Energy Ventures have announced that Apollo-managed funds have committed to fund up to $220 million for a new joint venture partnership with Bullrock related to a portfolio of community solar assets located in New York and New England. $100 million of Apollo’s equity commitment will fund the development of Bullrock’s nearly 500 MW pipeline of renewable energy assets. Based in Vermont, Bullrock is a high-growth renewable energy company with operations throughout the Northeast. The company’s vertically integrated model includes deal sourcing, underwriting, development, construction, financing and asset management. Bullrock, alongside partner company NxtGenREA, has developed nearly 500 MW of solar projects across New England, New York and the Midwest over the past decade. 

Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets Join UVM Extension on July 24 for the 18th Annual Crops and Soils Field Day at Borderview Research Farm in Alburgh. This year’s theme, Growing for Tomorrow, highlights cutting-edge research and practical innovations conducted by the Northwest Crops and Soils Programstaff that are shaping the future of agriculture. They will share timely updates on impactful projects that address both today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities. 

Vermont Business Magazine Cannatrol, a leading provider of precision-controlled drying and curing technology, has announced a strategic alliance with Rhythm Cultivation Solutions & Services, an industry leader in fertigation and environmental controls. Through the partnership, collected data throughout the cultivation and post-harvest processes will provide commercial cannabis cultivators new insights into their operations and efficiency.

Vermont Business Magazine Prosperity Partners, a Chicago-headquartered tax and accounting business backed by Unity Partners LP, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of South Burlington, Vermont-based tax and accounting firm Danaher Attig & Plante. Terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2005 and led by Cathy Attig and Matt Johnson, DAP provides sophisticated tax advisory and compliance services to individuals, businesses, trusts, estates and other organizations. The current partners of DAP will remain actively involved in the combined business.