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Vermont Business Magazine In 2016, what might appear to be a small food shelf in the northwest corner of Vermont served 5,715 people, during 8,844 visits. This includes single mothers, elderly, veterans, underemployed and unemployed, disabled, refugees and Native Americans. Food shelf staff and volunteers distributed 308,806 pounds of food, not only at its location in St.
Vermont Business Magazine The US Department of Agriculture announced Thursday that it invested over $365 million in Vermont and New Hampshire communities in Federal Fiscal Year 2016 in housing, community and economic infrastructure through USDA Rural Development.
Vermont Business Magazine The Attorney General’s Office has issued a summary of propane rights and responsibilities. “Vermont has a robust set of propane rules, both to protect consumers and to promote fair competition among propane dealers.
by Ben Kinsley I, along with many Vermonters, read recently that the State Board of Education and its chair Stephan Morse were declaring victory for the controversial Education law known as Act 46. It “has been a huge success and does not require significant revision,” Morse said.
Vermont Business Magazine A national report released yesterday measures the 50 states on six performance indicators. The Commonwealth Fund concludes that, when it comes to health access and affordability, Vermont is first in the nation.
Vermont Business Magazine The ability to clear US Customs at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is one step closer to becoming reality with President Obama having signed into law a bill ratifying the new preclearance agreement between Canada and the United States.
Vermont Business Magazine Winter sports, craft beer, farm life and so much more defines life in modern Vermont. All these topics and many more get center stage on a second season of Made Here, Vermont PBS’s ongoing series of films created by regional filmmakers.
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Peter Shumlin has appointed Rutland Attorney Elizabeth Mann and Addison County State’s Attorney David Fenster to fill two vacancies on the Vermont Superior Court. Mann is filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Kathleen Manley. Fenster is filling a newly created position.
Vermont Business Magazine Professor Tom Rutkowski has upheld a long-standing tradition of giving back to the local community around the holidays since his first year of teaching at Castleton in 1998.
Vermont Business Magazine The Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (FHLB Boston) has announced that 45 initiatives will receive $56.4 million in grants, loans, and interest-rate subsidies through its 2016 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) allocation. These funds will finance 1,100 units of affordable rental and ownership housing for households earning at or below 80 p
by Fred O Williams Vermont has the 14th-lowest credit card debt burden in the US, according to a new CreditCards.com report. The study compared the average credit card debt and the median income in each state.
Vermont Business Magazine The Department of Financial Regulation has been notified that a number of Vermonters have received questionable phone calls from people claiming affiliation with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT).