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Vermont Business MagazineWeekly unemployment claims spiked last week as the usual holiday layoffs hit. While they were up over 700 for the week, they were substantially lower than last year at this time. Most industrial sectors saw at least some increase for the week, except for Construction which already had gone through its seasonal downsizing.
Vermont Business Magazine Based on an alert from the US Department of Homeland Security, Burlington Electric Department confirmed that it had discovered late Thursday presumed Russian malware in one of its laptops, which was not connected to its network. Homeland Security issued the alert to all US utilities.
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Peter Shumlin today issued 10 pardons to people convicted of various felonies and misdemeanors. These pardons were issued separately from the marijuana pardon program announced earlier this month.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont, already a national leader in clean energy deployment, could spur additional job creation and economic growth by forging new public-private partnerships to increase financing for local clean energy projects, according to a study released today by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), in coordination with the Northeast Solar Energy Market Coali
Vermont Business Magazine Governor-elect Phil Scott has announced the appointment of three extended cabinet members. Bradley Ferland has been named as deputy secretary of the Agency of Administration. Ferland has been with the Agency - which is responsible for the state budget and provides administrative and support services - for more th
Public Assets Institute While Washington and the rest of the nation sort out the meaning of a Donald Trump presidency, new leaders in Montpelier have an opportunity to address the needs of low- and moderate-income Vermonters for whom a secure middle-class life seems unaffordable and out of reach.
Vermont Business Magazine With Governor Phil Scott, SunCommon will unveil a week from Monday its latest innovation, the Solar Canopy. This timber frame solar structure is a first for Vermont and expands solar access beyond the traditional rooftop and backyard.
Vermont Business Magazine Ski Vermont is working with partners in Vermont and across the country to provide programs and incentives to get on the slopes
Vermont Business Magazine The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission is trying to prepare for the worst, or at least something worse than usual. The CCRPC has completed the Final Draft of the 2017 update to the Chittenden County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan.
Vermont Business Magazine Forecasters are calling for the season’s first nor’easter on Thursday, and Green Mountain Power is prepared to ensure customer safety and reliability throughout the storm.
Vermont Business Magazine Sugarbush Resort is the place to be to welcome in 2018.