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Vermont Business Magazine With drought conditions existing throughout Vermont, state officials are asking Vermonters to report drought impacts. This includes wells or water supplies running out or tasting different, damage to crops and other farm losses, low water levels in lakes, rivers, or recreational areas, and any health issues related to water quality or availability.
Vermont Business Magazine At the Emergency Board meeting held in July, an updated FY2026 revenue forecast was adopted that is -$7.5 million less than the forecast used to construct the FY2026 budget adopted by the Legislature. The vast majority of the savings are internal to the Vermont AOT, such as delay in the Springfield garage upgrade ($2 million).
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department reminds hunters that the new deer regulations approved by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board this year do not take effect until 2026.
Vermont Business Magazine Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) announced that best-selling author, ultramarathoner, and National Geographic Adventurer of the Year Mirna Valerio is the keynote speaker of this year’s annual Women’s Economic Opportunity Conference.
Vermont Business Magazine The Chittenden Solid Waste District (CSWD) has partnered with the Vermont Language Justice Project (VLJP) to produce a new series of “How-To Recycle Right” videos, now available in 15 different languages.
by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont have risen 3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.19 per gallon today, according to AAA. Prices in Vermont are 9 cents/g higher than a month ago and stand 12 cents/g lower than a year ago.
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement on the 24th anniversary of September 11, 2001: “Twenty-four years ago, the September 11 terrorist attack shook the world. Although many of us clearly remember that day, we now have an entire generation with no memory of that Tuesday morning.
Vermont Business Magazine From food waste to the mattresses used across University of Vermont Medical Center’s inpatient care units, the hospital’s Environmental Services (EVS) team is focused on finding every opportunity to recycle, compost and reduce the amount of material that ends up in landfills.
Vermont Business Magazine The U.S. Forest Service and the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation are urging the public to be extremely careful with all types of outdoor fires. Fire danger conditions and fuels are significantly elevated, with most of the state being under moderate or severe drought.
Vermont Business Magazine AARP Vermont recently released findings from an April 2025 survey conducted by ANR Market Research of Burlington adults aged 45 and older. The results reveal a community deeply committed to staying put—81% want to remain in Burlington as they age—yet face mounting challenges that could push them out.
Vermont Business Magazine Effective July 1, 2025, Governor Scott signed Act 41 into law, an omnibus bill significantly clarifying Vermont's Driving Under the Influence (DUI) statutes, including the creation of a new crime for refusing a search warrant in certain DUI cases.
Vermont Business Magazine The Divided Sky Foundation today announced the launch of a Women’s Scholarship Fund, designed to address the unique barriers women face when seeking treatment for addiction. The Fund will provide financial support so that women — regardless of income — can access a dignified and empowering path to recovery.