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Vermont Business Magazine As the United States Congress advances a budget reconciliation bill that would drastically cut funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid, advocates from Vermont Foodbank, Hunger Free Vermont, Vermont Retail and Grocers Association and Vermont Farmers Market Association have joined together to raise the alarm.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Labor (VDOL) is excited to announce two new opportunities for organizations to partner with the Department to support workforce development efforts across the state.
Vermont State Police The victim in this incident is identified as Franklin Driscoll, 45, of Barre. The Washington County State’s Attorney’s Office has filed 10 charges against suspect Donna Robinson, 43, of Washington
Vermont Business Magazine Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), alongside Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) and Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.), will hold a press conference tomorrow with nurses, health care providers, and workers from around the nation to introduce the Medicare for All Act.
Vermont Business Magazine WheelPad L3C, a Wilmington-based company, designs and builds modular, accessible living spaces for people with mobility challenges—including veterans, individuals recovering from injuries, and older adults who wish to age in place.
by Maggie Lenz and Nick Charyk Many of us first learned about the legislative process from a cartoon that featured a sad little scrap of paper sitting on the Capitol steps. He sang about committee hearings, floor votes, and presidential vetoes. "Gee, Bill, you sure have a lot of patience and courage," the boy says. "Well," Bill replies, "I got this far.
Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont are $3.06 per gallon, down 2.7 cents per gallon from last week's $3.08/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.83/g while the highest was $3.29/g, a difference of 46.0 cents per gallon. The national average price of gasoline is unchanged in the last week, averaging $3.10/g today.
Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets The Big E — New England’s largest fair — returns to West Springfield, Massachusetts this fall from September 12th –28th. Vermont businesses are invited to apply to vend on the lawn of the Vermont Building on the Avenue of States during two special events.
by Mike Donoghue, Vermont News First, Vermont Business Magazine The insurance company that had provided coverage for a Pawlet man who was part of a triple homicide at his home last fall, is asking the federal court in Vermont to intercede on how to handle the money earmarked for the accused killer. Brian M.
by Charlotte Oliver Tim Cook’s eyes widened as he threw his hands up in exasperation. Sitting in his living room, the 78-year-old explained how much his community of manufactured homes means to him — and how frustrated he is with the state.
by Henry Miller, Community News Service There are only 25 TetraSkis in the world and now there’s one in Vermont. Green Mountain Adaptive Sports and the Northeast Disabled Athletic Association fundraised for years to make it happen.
Vermont Business Magazine This weekly report is a list of planned construction activities that will affect traffic on state highways and interstates throughout Vermont for the week of April 28, 2025. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it.