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Ag Agency receives record demand for maple grants

Submitted on Fri, 04/26/2024 - 13:39 by tim

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) has awarded over $540,000 in grants to maple producers and processors through the Maple Agriculture Development Grants program.

UVM student team wins grand prize to launch new business in Vermont

Submitted on Fri, 04/26/2024 - 13:33 by tim

Vermont Business Magazine The University of Vermont (UVM) Grossman School of Business (Grossman School) hosted the final presentations of the inaugural Joy and Jerry Meyers Cup yesterday at the Ifshin Hall Keller Room.

House passes property tax 'yield bill' with 15% increase

Submitted on Fri, 04/26/2024 - 12:46 by tim

Vermont Business Magazine This week marked a crucial milestone for Vermont’s public education system as the House passed the annual yield bill, H.887, which aims to provide relief to property taxpayers and sets a clear path forward for education finance and taxation.

iSun announces rescission of reverse stock split planned for today

Submitted on Fri, 04/26/2024 - 09:46 by tim

Vermont Business Magazine iSun Inc. (NASDAQ: ISUN) announced Thursday afternoon that its Board of Directors has approved the rescission of the previously announced reverse stock split that was planned for today, April 26 and announced on Wednesday, April 24.

Cannatrol receives two European cannabis industry patent approvals

Submitted on Fri, 04/26/2024 - 09:45 by tim

Vermont Business Magazine Cannatrol, the North Springfield-based creators of the only total dry, cure and store system for the cannabis industry, announced today the approval of two European patents for its Vaportrol Technology, protecting the proprietary technology throughout the European Union.

Poultney man charged with Lewd/Lascivious conduct with a child

Submitted on Fri, 04/26/2024 - 09:39 by tim

Vermont State Police and Department for Children and Families began an investigation on 4-9-2022 after mandated reporters notified police/DCF that Robert J. Beaulieu SR was suspected of sexual contact with adolescent female family/household members. After an investigation and identification of 3 victims, Beaulieu SR.

Slow down, you’re on camera! Bill would put speed cameras in work zones

Submitted on Fri, 04/26/2024 - 06:53 by tim

by Holly Sullivan, Community News Service Ever whizzed through a work zone when it seems no one is looking? Even with no cops around, your speeding could get you a ticket if a bill this session becomes law.

BTV Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak addresses $13.1 million FY25 budget deficit

Submitted on Fri, 04/26/2024 - 05:49 by tim

Vermont Business Magazine Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, Chief Administrative Officer Katherine Schad, and city department heads recently held a press conference to discuss the FY25 budget. The estimated deficit has increased from $9M to approximately $13M. The city is committed to delivering an affordable, sustainable budget that meets the city’s needs.

New bill: Biz on the hook for fixing PCBs in schools — but if they can’t pay, Vermont has to pick up the tab and testing could pause

Submitted on Fri, 04/26/2024 - 04:41 by tim

by Holly Sullivan, Community News Service After high levels of the toxins known as PCBs permanently shut down Burlington High School, Vermont mandated all schools built or renovated before 1980 to conduct indoor air quality tests. The Agency of Education, and schools themselves, were on the hook to pay for it.