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by House Speaker Mitzi JohnsonThe budget invests in Vermont’s future, makes good on our promises, and does so with great fiscal restraint. It passed 143-1 in the House and 30-0 in the Senate.
Vermont Business Magazine FairPoint Communications has announced the completion of broadband projects impacting more than 5,600 locations in 30 Vermont towns that enhance its 18,000 mile fiber network in northern New England.
by Mike Smith Last year I wrote about my father’s alcoholism. It’s a horrible disease. He died at the age of 44 because — essentially — he drank himself to death. It’s easy to focus on his disease. No doubt my father’s memory will always be overshadowed by his addiction.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont labor force and number of employed were battered in May, thoughthe unemployment rate itself (with labor force being the denominator)didn't change.The Vermont Department of Labor announced Friday that the seasonally-adjusted statewide unemployment rate for May was 3.1 percent.
Vermont Business Magazine Utility Services Inc. (USI) received an award on May 25, 2017. USI was recognized by the Global Energy Utility & Telecommunications Awards as the leader in the industry and the “Best Utility Compliance Consultancy Firm - USA.”
New Americans contribute significantly to Chittenden County’s housing values, GDP, and job market according to a new report released by the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO). This report addresses the negative stereotypes surrounding immigrants, documenting the wide range of benefits provided by our New American neighbors.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont State Treasurer Beth Pearcehasjoined a bipartisan coalition of State Treasurers from across the country to urge theU.S. Department of Labortofully implement the Fiduciary Ruleto protect citizen investors frompotential harm.
Vermont Business Magazine Below is the reaction of Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) to President Trump’s decision to tighten restrictions on travel and trade between Americans and Cuba.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Attorney General Thomas JDonovan, Jr, is working with a bipartisan coalition of a majority of Attorneys General from across the country in an ongoing investigation to evaluate whether manufacturers have engaged in unlawful practices in the marketing and sale of opioids.
Vermont Business Magazine Weekly unemployment claims rose a moderate amount last week but remain under 400, which is low even for the typically low summer-time claims. There still could be some volatility coming soon after school lets out. Claims spiked to over 1,100 seven weeks ago and then again two weeks ago before falling steeply.
Vermont Business Magazine US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) announced Thursday that Vermont will receive $3 million from the National Housing Trust Fund. The funds will be used to build, preserve, and rehabilitate affordable rental housing. Sanders helped lead a 15-year effort to pass and fund the National Housing Trust Fund.
Vermont Business Magazine Springfield Regional Development Corporation announced that it has received financing of $625,000 from the Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) to assist with the redevelopment of roughly 35,000 square feet of the former Bryant Grinder facility in Springfield.