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by Mike Donoghue, Vermont News First, Vermont Business Magazine The Los Angeles man that authorities say was behind an elaborate cross-country murder for hire scheme that ended in a deadly shooting in Vermont seven years ago, will go on trial today (Monday) in U.S. District Court in Burlington. Serhat D.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Corrections (DOC) today announced the death of Michael Hartigan, a detained individual receiving palliative care at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) in Hanover, New Hampshire. Michael Hartigan, 67, of Randolph, Vermont, was detained and ordered held without bail in May 2020. On February 6, Mr.
Vermont Business Magazine The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell by 2.1 points in February to 100.7. This is the fourth consecutive month above the 51-year average of 98 and is 4.4 points below its most recent peak of 105.1 in December. The Uncertainty Index rose four points to 104 – the second highest recorded reading.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Mutual Insurance Group Giving Fund (VMI) has committed $10,000 to support Central Vermont Habitat for Humanity (CVHFH) to assist with building a single family home in Barre. Beyond their financial support, VMI employees will also volunteer on-site, reinforcing their commitment to community involvement.
by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine The current president of Boise State University has been named the de facto next president of the University of Vermont. Dr Marlene Tromp was named Monday morning as the lone finalist for the position of president.
The Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) is no longer in line to receive anticipated federal funding, which would have helped Vermont farms feed their local communities in 2025.
by Devon Green, VP of Government Relations, VAHHS Crossover week is usually intense, but the heat was ratcheted up to volcanic levels last week with the announcement of Blue Cross Blue Shield’s financial struggles from the Green Mountain Care Board and the Department of Financial Regulation.
Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont are $3.10 per gallon, down 1.3 cents per gallon from last week's $3.11/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.85/g while the highest was $3.29/g, a difference of 44.0 cents per gallon. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 1.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.02/g today.
by Cheryl Charles, Chair of the Rural School and Community Alliance Vermonters spoke loud and clear this Town Meeting Day: they support their public schools.
by Noah Diedrich, Community News Service In the face of skyrocketing property taxes across the state, Gov. Phil Scott is looking for new ways to economize Vermont’s education spending.
by Maggie Lenz and Nick Charyk on behalf of Atlas Government Affairs Well, that was fast. On Friday, Governor Phil Scott issued his first veto of the 2025 session, rejecting the FY25 Budget Adjustment Act almost as soon as it hit his desk. At this point, Scott reaching for the veto pen feels familiar. But the dynamics have changed.
Vermont Business Magazine Join Vermont Electric Co-op leaders March 27 from noon-1 pm for a one-hour webinar focusing on the co-op’s use of drones for VEC’s system maintenance and after-storm restoration. Discover how the co-op is using this technology to boost grid reliability, improve safety, and support power restoration efforts.