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by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine Vermont weekly unemployment claims for the week ending August 30, 2025, fell to their lowest level this year, after a spike in manufacturing layoffs in July. New claims were 189 last week, down 72 claims from the week before and down 32 from last year at this time.
Vermont Business Magazine The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont stated today that on September 2, 2025, Jonathan Whalley, 52, of St. Albans, Vermont, was sentenced by United States District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. to a total term of 74 months’ imprisonment to be followed by a 3-year term of supervised release.
by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott addressed a wide range of issues at his press conference Thursday, including contentious topics on the future of the Green River Reservoir, public safety in Burlington and the recent audit of the Burlington Electric Department (which found deficiencies), Canadian tourism, the federal government finally releasin
Vermont Business Magazine The Union of Quebec Municipalities (UMQ) and the Vermont Mayors Coalition (VMC) have joined forces in calling for the removal of tariffs that directly affect communities on both sides of the border.
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Claire Burns as Caledonia County State’s Attorney. She has served as interim state’s attorney since August 1, following former State’s Attorney Jessica Zaleski’s departure. Vermont governors appoint state’s attorney vacancies based on the recommendations of county political parties.
Vermont Business Magazine Twenty-seven attorneys from Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer have been named to the list of Best Lawyers in America. Ranging in practice from banking and employment, to insurance, family law, corporate, environmental and much more, the 26 attorneys represent five offices in Vermont, New Hampshire and the District of Columbia.
Vermont Business Magazine Casella Waste Systems, Inc., a regional solid waste, recycling and resource management services company, has announced that it has priced the previously announced remarketing of $37.5 million aggregate principal amount of New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds Series 2020R-1 issued on September 2, 2020.
by Mike Donoghue Attorney General Pam Bondi, flanked by federal prosecutors, including Acting U.S. Attorney Michael P. Drescher of Vermont, outlined on Thursday several recent significant efforts to combat human trafficking and smuggling along the international borders, including an important felony indictment in Vermont. Norma Linda Lozano, 53, of Ypsilanti, Mich.
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott’s office today released the following statement regarding recent decisions by the Green Mountain Care Board (GMCB) to significantly reduce the rates requested for certain insurance plans presented by BlueCross Vermont and MVP Health Plan, and their approach to the hospital budget decisions they will soon make: "The Green Mountain Ca
Senator Bernie Sanders Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. writes that “We’re Restoring Public Trust in the CDC” (Wall Street Journal, op-ed, Sept. 3). That would be laughable if it weren’t dangerously wrong. In my view, Mr. Kennedy is waging a war against science and the well-being of the American people. Let’s not forget.
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott, Environmental Conservation Commissioner Misty Sinsigalli, and Watersheds United Vermont today highlighted opportunities for Vermonters to get involved during River Clean-Up Month this September. This initiative emphasizes the important role Vermonters play in keeping the state’s waterways clean.
Vermont Business Magazine GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) and BETA Technologies Inc. announced today a new strategic partnership and equity investment agreement, subject to regulatory approval, to accelerate the development of hybrid electric aviation by combining BETA’s rapid innovation approach with GE Aerospace’s global scale and experience.