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Ben & Jerry’s is celebrating Friday’s landmark decision from the United States Supreme Court making same-sex marriage a basic right for all Americans.
After 20 hours at the bargaining table beginning Friday and continuing into Saturday morning, nurses from the Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals reached a tentative agreement to settle their contract with the management of UVM Medical Center. Nurses will hold their ratification vote over the next week.
Vermont Business Magazine Weekly unemployment claims in Vermont increased by more than 300 and spiked for the first time since early May. Claims had been down to their typically low summer level. There were 761 new, regular benefit claims for Unemployment Insurance in Vermont, an increase of 366 from the previous week's total and 34 fewer than they were a year ago.
During its 20-plus year history Woodstock Farmers’ Market’s (WFM) success has rested on sure and steady growth. What began as a seasonal farmstand has morphed into an integral local favorite food mecca as well as a nationally recognized year round specialty food market. Through the years there remained a missing link – the bakery department.
Mount Family Group, Ltd., the longtime Burlington-based franchisee of Westaff Workforce Solutions and Remedy Intelligent Staffing, has moved its corporate headquarters from 74 Main Street in Burlington to 188 Allen Brook Lane in Williston.
"I deeply appreciate the outpouring of support I received from those who urged me to return home to run for governor as well as those who urged me to keep at it in Congress. While being governor would be a distinct honor, I believe I can best serve Vermonters by continuing the hard work of getting Congress back to work for Vermont and the nation."
In the case of King v Burwell, the US Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision Thursday, upheld the regulation issued by the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service through which tax credits are made available for purchasers of health insurance through the federal exchange established under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) has chosen Central Vermont Medical Center as a 2015 ‘Northeast Business Leader for Energy Efficiency’ for its efforts to foster the economy and protect the environment via its commitment to energy efficiency. UVM Health Network – CVMC was one of 14 organizations named as Business Leaders for 2015.
The Agency of Natural Resources is holding three public comment meetings in July to gather feedback on the Draft Northern Lake Champlain Direct Drainages Tactical Water Quality Management Plan. The public is encouraged to attend the meetings, hear a presentation and offer their comments and suggestions.
The Burlington Free Press on Wednesday won three of Gannett's 12 National Edward R Murrow Awards, including an Overall Excellence award. The Edward R Murrow Awards honor outstanding achievements in broadcast and digital journalism and are sponsored by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA). The largest daily newspaper in Vermont won these awards for its online service.
Renewable Energy Vermont Beneath bluebird skies, Vermonters strolled sun-soaked solar farms and toured solar-powered homes during the inaugural Celebrate Solar Tours last Saturday.