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Vermont Business Magazine The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is reopening the Manufactured Home Improvement and Repair Program (MHIR) application portal on March 17 to make available $1,870,000 for park improvements, manufactured home repairs, and foundation installation in registered Vermont mobile home parks.
Vermont Business Magazine Saint Michael’s College in Colchester will host a talk by Sha’an Mouliert, a longtime community organizer, educator, artist, and racial justice advocate who hosts the “I Am Vermont Too” YouTube series. Mouliert’s talk “What Does it Mean to Be a Vermonter?” will take place at 1:45 p.m. on March 6, 2025, in the College’s Dion Family Student Center.
Vermont Business Magazine Fidium is expanding its all-fiber internet network in the White River Junction-area, including Hartford and Hartland in Vermont, and Lebanon in New Hampshire. More than 7,300 homes and businesses will gain access to Fidium’s symmetrical, multi-gig speed internet service, with fiber internet service plans starting as low as $30 per month.
by Governor Phil Scott Over the past few months, my Administration has rolled out a plan to transform and strengthen our public education system. After last year’s double digit increase in property taxes, Vermonters made it clear that we need to make major changes to a system that no longer meets the needs of our students, educators or taxpayers.
by Sam Hartnett, Community News Service As Vermont closes in on every home having high-speed internet access, some legislators have wondered if the state needs better consumer protections on the broadband marketplace.
Vermont Business Magazine The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that on February 20, 2025, a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging the following 25 Canadian nationals with participation in a “Grandparent Scam” that defrauded elderly individuals in Vermont and more than 40 other states.
Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center Last month, we released our annual impact report. And now we're unveiling a 30th Anniversary edition to further celebrate our three decades in business!
by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Health reported last week that the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations is down. Hospitalizations fell to just over 5 after a recent spike. Wastewater testing indicates that virus levels fell steeply also after a spike, especially in Montpelier, but also at most test sites.
by Devon Green, VAHHS Town Meeting Week, an oasis amidst the legislative chaos where everyone empties the State House and goes home to participate in Town Meeting Day on Tuesday. It’s also a great opportunity to recharge before the firehose that is the policy bill crossover deadline next Friday.
Vermont Business Magazine Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) on Monday released the following statement introducing the American people to the background and history of Russian dictator, and apparent ally of President Trump, Vladimir Putin: "Donald Trump’s attacks on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are a gift to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Vermont Business Magazine Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Tuesday will deliver livestreamed remarks following President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress. His response will stream live on the Senator's Facebook, YouTube, X and Instagram accounts.
Vermont Business Magazine A longtime social worker and complex care manager at University of Vermont Children’s Hospital has been named Mental Health Advocate of the Year by the National Alliance on Mental Health of Vermont (NAMI) for her care and support of pediatric patients and their families.