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Vermont Business Magazine AMBest, in a new report, believes an updated captive insurance law in Vermont, which allows for the inclusion of agency captives, makes the nation's largest captive domicile even more attractive for potential formations.A newBest’s Briefing, “New Vermont Law Aims to Attract and Retain Captives,” states that the signing of House Bill 85 in Verm
Vermont Business Magazine High school youth activists joined community tobacco coalition volunteers and state health officials today in releasing the results of a public opinion survey that illustrates the role flavored tobacco products play in introducing youth to tobacco use.
by Richard Galbraith, John Evans and Briar Alpert At the University of Vermont’s May 2017 Board of Trustees meeting, a trustee asked this question in open session about the White House’s recent budget proposal: “How would the proposed cuts to federal agencies like National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation impact research at UVM?”
by John McClaughry The news media are reporting the battle in Washington over the future of ObamaCare, and its proposed replacement American Health Care Act, as mainly a debate over “coverage.” This is understandable, but the national debate over health care policy ought to be far more broad.
Vermont Business Magazine Phoenix Books Essex announced Monday that the store will move to a larger space in late July. The new location is at 2 Carmichael Street in Essex, just around the corner from the bookstore’s current home at Essex Outlets.
Vermont Business Magazine The Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties (VNA) Board of Directors voted unanimously on Thursday, May 25, 2017, to sign a non-binding Letter of Intent to explore a formal affiliation with the UVM Health Network, the parent organizationof The university of Vermont Medical Center.The agreement recognizes the on-going changes in
Vermont Business Magazine The Bullrock Corporation of Shelburne announced today that it has received a Certificate of Public Good that will enable it to construct the state’s largest solar array intended for consumption by Vermonters. The 5.7 megawatt project will be built in Grand Isle on 57 acres of land leased from Dreamwalker Farm.
Vermont Business Magazine Mayor Miro Weinberger released the following statement announcing he has joined hundreds of mayors and leaders from across the country in signing an open letter, released today, declaring that the signatories will continue to support the Paris Climate Agreement: “Burlington is proud to be the first city in the nation to source 100 percent of its energy
Vermont Business MagazineGovernor Phil Scott, joined by a bipartisan group of Bennington County lawmakers, signed S10 into lawFriday. The legislation is designed to protect the drinking water of families and communities from chemical contamination.
Vermont Business Magazine Last Friday, 13 business, low income, faith and environmental organizations denounced President Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the Paris Climate Agreement and sent a letter to Governor Scott urging swift action to stem the negative consequences of this shortsighted move.
Vermont Business Magazine The states with the most robust economies are tending to be on the coasts, while the interior of the US is growing more slowly. Vermont ranks 26th. On the top five "best" and "worst" subcategories, it is in only one, ranking second best in educational attainment of newcomers. Other states have seen a tremendous rebound from the Great Recession.
Vermont Business Magazine Norwich University officials have named its new Provost, CIO, and Dean of the College of National Services. The Northfield university has named Sandra G. Affenito, PhD, as new provost and dean of faculty beginning August 1, 2017.