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by Jenna Whitson, VCRD Community and Policy Manager Some may hear the words “Climate Economy” and feel disconnected from the concept. Some may think it’s all about solar electric generation; others may think that market-ready advances in energy and efficiency are a dream for the future.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos has announced that early voting will officially open on Friday, June 24th. Beginning on Friday, any registered voter will be able to request a ballot from their town clerk by phone, mail, or online and cast their vote for the August 9th election.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Farm Show has announced it will support the Farm and Agricultural Resource Management Stewards (FARMS) 2+2 Scholarship program&n
Vermont Business Magazine The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Windham & Windsor Housing Trust (WWHT) celebrated National Homeownership Month at Putney resident Dennis Miller’s new home at Locust Hill Mobile Home Park Tuesday.
Vermont Business Magazine Bruce Lisman’s gubernatorial campaign today announced it has released a provocative television ad about Lieutenant Governor Phil Scott’s close working relationship with Governor Peter Shumlin.
Vermont Business Magazine Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sue Minter today laid out a Vermont Energy and Climate Plan. Her plan, laid out in a statement from her campaign, is focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the energy sector, supporting strong continued job growth in clean energy, and cutting energy costs for Vermonters.
Vermont Business Magazine Matt Dunne, Democratic candidate for governor, today unveiled a comprehensive senior citizen policy platform including a proposal to exempt middle class Vermonters’ Social Security income from all state tax and benefit calculations. Dunne made the announcement following a visit to the Bugbee Senior Center in White River Junction.
Vermont Business Magazine Norwich University in Northfield continues its 2016 Todd Lecture Series with “Building Peace in a Fragile World,” a presentation by President of the United States Institute of Peace Nancy Lindborg, on Thursday, June 23, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. in Plumley Armory.
Vermont Business Magazine Rates of bad mortgages in the US have finally fallen below Great Recession levels, but are still historically high, as the volatility in real estate in the run-up to the recession turned out to be a reliable indicator of forthcoming trouble.
Vermont Business Magazine 'Do I have enough money saved for retirement?' — it's a question on the minds of many soon-to-be retirees and Americans across the country — and for good reason.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Gas Systems CEO Don Rendall issued a statement today saying the cost of the Addison Natural Gas Project will increase more than $11 million and is now estimated to be $165.6 million. Rendall said "virtually all" of the cost increase for the pipeline construction will be borne by the company, not ratepayers.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont State Colleges (VSC) Chancellor Jeb Spaulding confirmed today that Vermont Technical College President Dan Smith has accepted the job of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Vermont Community Foundation and will be leaving the college in August. The Executive Committee of the VSC Board of Trustees will meet in the coming weeks to