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by Speaker Jill Krowinski Each legislative biennium begins with a range of issues that need to be addressed – some are straightforward, while others are extremely complex. Many are brand new, while others are perennial topics. This session is no different as we take on the work to address the pressing challenges in our state.
By Sam Hartnett, Community News Service Salt can be found just about everywhere outside in the winter — cars, roads, sidewalks — but where does it all go come spring? The answer often is streams, rivers and lakes, something clean water advocates and scientists say is getting worse.
Vermont Business Magazine The State of Vermont is proud to announce the launch of Move Forward Together Vermont, a strategic vision for the state's outdoor recreation economy over the next five years and beyond.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board is inviting public comment on several proposed changes to state fishing regulations. The proposed changes were introduced to the Fish and Wildlife Board at its January 15, 2025, meeting. All proposed new language is available on the “active rulemaking” section of the board’s website.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont state law requires that ice fishing shanties be removed from the ice before the ice weakens, according the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department.
Vermont Business Magazine Today, Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak announced that Shawn Burke will serve as the interim Chief of the Burlington Police Department, effective March 24, 2025. Burke currently serves as the Chief of Police for the City of South Burlington.
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott today announced Commissioner Craig Bolio will be leaving his role leading the Department of Taxes at the end of the week and has named Bill Shouldice as the new commissioner of the Department of Taxes. Bolio joined the Tax Department in 2011 and was appointed commissioner in 2019.
by Noah Diedrich, Community News Service Can Vermont legislators distinguish an AI-generated portrait from a real one?
Vermont Business Magazine U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) Tuesday night took to the Senate floor to speak on his opposition to Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump’s pick to serve as Director of National Intelligence (DNI).
Vermont Business Magazine Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) today gave remarks on the floor of the Senate regarding how Elon Musk and his fellow oligarchs are waging a war on the working class of America. "M. President, we are living in an extremely dangerous time.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas visited a variety of small businesses in Chittenden County on Monday as part of a statewide listening tour following the upgrade of her office’s online business filing system.
by Joanna Cummings, UVM New England consumers depend on hundreds of dairy farms to produce milk for a variety of products they rely on every day. However, dairy products could be unavailable if the regional milk supply was interrupted by a devastating livestock foreign animal disease outbreak.