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Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott has signed legislation designed to help Vermonters with long-term care needs and protect vulnerable adults from financial exploitation. The new law updates the Long-Term Care Ombudsman statute to conform to the Older Americans Act (OAA).
Vermont Business MagazineAttorney General Thomas J Donovan Jr, launched a series of informational programs educating seniors about issues facing Vermont’s elder community. The program includes discussion of the legal concepts of abuse, neglect and identification of resources and legal documents that may be available through the courts to help protect people.
Vermont Business Magazine, has been named by the UVM Alumni Association as the 2017 recipient of its George VKidder Outstanding Faculty Award. The Kidder Award honors one full-time University of Vermont faculty member for excellence in teaching and extraordinary contributions to the enrichment of campus life.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board recently voted on the Fish & Wildlife Department's proposal for antlerless deer hunting for 2017. Public hearings will be held May 11 in Randolph and May 16 in Manchester.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont House voted Wednesday to concur with the Senate’s version of S22, which would eliminate penalties for personal marijuana possession and cultivation by adults 21 and older beginning in July 2018; it would also create a study commission on regulating and taxing marijuana for adult use.
Vermont Business MagazineGovernor Phil Scott today announced the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR) is awarding $547,571 in grant money from the Recreational Trails Program to help fund 14 significant trail projects across Vermont.
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott and Agency of Digital Services (ADS) Secretary John Quinn announced today the appointment of Scott Woodward as Deputy Secretary of Digital Services.Woodward will join Quinn in leading the newly formed agency, created by the governor under Executive Order 06-17 and approved by the Legis
by Jack Hoffman Public Assets Institute The Legislature postponed its planned adjournment last week ostensibly over a disagreement with the governor about health care for Vermont’s local teachers.
Vermont Business Magazine President Trump fired FBI director James Comey Tuesday, eliciting outrage from Democrats who see him as villain in the presidential election, but also important to the investigation into the influence Russia exerted on the electoral process.
Vermont Business MagazineWCAX has received an Edward RMurrow regional journalism award from the Radio Television Digital News Association. The annual awards recognize the spirit of excellence that Edward RMurrow made standard for the broadcast news profession.
Vermont Business MagazineWilliston-based Article One Partners (AOP), the world's largest patent research community, and Intralink, a leader in developing and implementing strategies in Asian markets, have announced a new strategic partnership.
Vermont Business Magazine Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VVermont) and Representative Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) introduced legislation Tuesday to protect the pensions of upto 10 million workers andretirees.