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Vermont Business Magazine Vermont ranks 39th overall in a study that looked at each state's financial outlook. Of the five categories studied, Vermont was at its worst in cost of state services relative to personal income and in budget levels relative to revenues (the state does not run deficits but for many years has had to scramble to make up for shortfalls).
Vermont Business Magazine Comcast today announced it is increasing the speed of its popular Blast! tier by almost 50 percent to 150 Mbps (formerly 105 Mbps) and introducing a new Performance Pro speed tier of 75 Mbps.
by Carolyn Shapiro UVM People with blue eyes might have a greater chance of becoming alcoholics, according to a unique new study by genetic researchers at the University of Vermont.
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital President and CEO, Steven R. Gordon announced today that the hospital has been awarded a $27,600 grant from the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) to underwrite the services of BMH’s Breast Care Nurse Navigator.
Vermont Business Magazine The Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA) has awarded contracts to five grantees representing 15 Vermont Health Connect Navigator organizations.
Vermont Business Magazine Modern society suffers from a troubling over-reliance on pharmaceuticals in the treatment of depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and other common psychological or psychiatric conditions, says Saint Michael’s College Psychology Professor Ronald Miller, who’d like to change that.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced a proposal to launch a new model designed to support greater quality of care among Medicare beneficiaries. The model is included in the CY 2016 Home Health Prospective Payment System proposed rule, which updates payments and requirements for home health agencies under the Medicare program.
Vermont Business Magazine Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont) joined Governor Peter Shumlin (D) at the State House Monday to announce a $12.4 million federal grant intended to reduce prescription drug abuse, marijuana use and underage drinking among youths and young adults throughout Vermont. The five-year substance abuse prevention grant, funded by the U.S.
Vermont business Magazine The University of Vermont Foundation set new records in its fundraising activities on behalf of the university during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, surpassing last year’s historic milestones for both commitments and receipts from donors. New fundraising commitments broke the $60 million mark for the first time in UVM history.
Vermont Business Magazine Two large, national, deep-discount chains, with 24 combined stores in Vermont, will merge after selling some stores to maintain competition, according to a settlement between Dollar Tree and Family Dollar with the Federal Trade Commission, Vermont Attorney General Bill Sorrell, and 16 other States.
by Guy Page, Communications Director, Vermont Energy Partnership Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean Vermont has taken a holiday from energy deals and projects. Far from it! In June alone, the wheels were turning to bring more hydro, nuclear (you read correctly), natural gas, and solar power to – or in the case of hydro, at least through - Vermont.
by Timothy McQuiston Vermont Business Magazine In a conference room at the Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation last October, a grim-faced group of Vermont’s political and business leaders were trying to put the best possible spin on the sale of IBM’s semiconductor division.