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Governor Peter Shumlin today signed into law a comprehensive energy bill that will create 1,000 new jobs, save Vermonters $390 million on energy costs, and help Vermont combat climate change by putting the state on track to achieve a quarter of its greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets.
Today seven teams that participated in the ninth annual Way to Go! Smart Trip Challenge were honored at the State House for reducing traffic, pollution and the cost of transportation. The teams were recognized by Vermont Agency of Transportation Secretary Sue Minter for finding alternative ways to travel for two weeks this spring.
The People’s United Community Foundation, the philanthropic arm of People’s United Bank, announced today that it awarded $50,650 in grants to nonprofit organizations throughout the communities it serves in Vermont. Six organizations received funding in support of activities ranging from job training and financial literacy to education and afterschool programs.
The Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST) announced Wednesday that construction on the first phases of the long anticipated Lamoille Valley Rail Trail (LVRT) is under way. By the end of summer this year, more than 33 miles – or one third of the trail – will be useable for 4-season recreation. When complete, the LVRT will span the width of Vermont 93.2 miles from St.
Ski Vermont Gathering at Jay Peak Resort for the Vermont Ski Areas Association’s 46th Annual Meeting, the Vermont ski industry celebrated a record breaking 2014-15 season with 4,670,903 skier and rider visits.
Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund As Vermont increases agricultural and food production and work towards reaching the state's Farm to Plate goals it's vital that we're taking steps to sustainably manage the natural systems - like healthy soils and clean water - which may be impacted by agricultural activities.
After one of the harshest winters in Vermont’s history, Representative Peter Welch (D-VT) has rallied a bipartisan coalition to ensure that LIHEAP receives enough funding to continue providing crucial support to families in need. Rep. Welch, joined by Reps.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) employees and community housing advocates gathered in Wilmington Wednesday morning to celebrate National Homeownership Month and to help the Kehoe family settle into their new USDA-financed home. The Kehoe family lost their home to fire in December 2014, and used a USDA direct loan to purchase their new home in April.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin today urged residents of their states to remain vigilant as the manhunt continues for two escapees from the Clinton Community Correctional Facility in Dannemora.
Airmen from the 158th Fighter Wing in Burlington, Vermont, will deploy this month in support of the Pacific Command Theater Security Package. Approximately 150 personnel and 10 F-16 Fighting Falcons are set to deploy to the 18th Wing at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan.
The Burlington Electric Department and Vermont Gas Systems, Inc, are teaming up to launch Burlington’s first Energy Champ Challenge efficiency program. The Energy Champ Challenge offers Burlington owners of multi-unit, residential rentals a 75 percent cost savings on weatherization upgrades to their buildings in an effort to help them prepare for a more sustainable energy future.
University of Vermont Extension has received a five-year, $518,500 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to expand a program aimed at sixth and seventh grade Vermonters proven to reduce risky behavior in youth.