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Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Federal Credit Union has announced it has exceeded $1 billion in assets, a landmark achievement that highlights the organization’s sustained growth, financial strength, and ongoing commitment to serving Vermonters.

Vermont Business Magazine Casella Waste Systems, Inc (NASDAQ: CWST), a regional solid waste, recycling and resource management services company, today reported its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025. Revenues were $417.1 million for the quarter, up $76.1 million, or up 22.3%, from the same period in 2024.

by Mike Donoghue, Vermont News First, Vermont Business Magazine The Woodstock Foundation Board of Directors have agreed to a proposed out-of-court settlement with the former longtime chair and vice chair of the board in their lawsuit over claims they were improperly removed and that the Woodstock Inn & Resort and the Billings Farm & Museum had been mismanaged.

Vermont Business Magazine Starting today, the Elevate Vermont program of the Vermont Department of Economic Development (DED) is accepting applications for grants of up to $50,000 to help innovative technology-based businesses grow and commercialize new technologies in Vermont.

Vermont Business Magazine The US Justice Department today filed complaints against the states of New York and Vermont over their “climate superfund laws.” In separate actions, the Justice Department yesterday filed lawsuits against the states of Hawaii and Michigan to prevent each state from suing fossil fuel companies in state court to seek damages for alleged climate change h

Vermont Business Magazine Today, the Vermont House of Representatives voted to adopt J.R.S. 15, supporting Vermont’s transgender and non-binary community and declaring Vermont’s commitment to fighting discrimination and treating all citizens with respect and dignity.

Vermont Business Magazine In a historic move for workers’ rights–and on International Workers’ Day–the Vermont House of Representatives passed Proposal 3, a constitutional amendment to enshrine the right of employees to organize and collectively bargain.

by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont are $3.09 per gallon, unchanged from last week. They're down 1 cent/g from last month and down 55 cents/g from a year ago, according to AAA. The lowest price in the state this week was $2.83/g while the highest was $3.29/g, a difference of 46.0 cents per gallon.

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department and Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board will hold two more public hearings on May 6 and 8 to get input on the Fish and Wildlife Department’s 2025 Antlerless Harvest Recommendation as well as proposed changes to white-tailed deer, moose and turkey hunting regulations and the rules for transporting wild game meat from

Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointments of Jay Sweeny of St. Albans Bay and Joe Benning of Lyndonville to fill assistance judge vacancies in Franklin and Caledonia counties, respectively. 

Northeastern Vermont Development Association Please join us for the next quarterly NEK Energy Network Meeting - all energy committees, community organizations and energy partners are welcome! Share best practices, lessons learned and success stories. Hear about the latest energy incentives, rebates and multi-solving ideas out there to benefit your community.

by Mike Donoghue, Vermont News First, Vermont Business Magazine Former Woodstock Police Chief Joseph Swanson has filed a $5 million civil lawsuit against Municipal Manager Eric Duffy and five village trustees over his recent demotion and removal as head of the police department.