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Vermont Business Magazine The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that on January 2, 2025, a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Cedric Wormely, 58, of Birmingham, Alabama, with ten counts of wire fraud in connection with an alleged romance fraud scheme.
Vermont Business Magazine In the Senate Finance Committee today, Vermont Senators Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch voted against advancing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to be the next Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Mr. Kennedy would be tasked with leading HHS’ ten public health service agencies and three human services agencies.
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott has directed his Administration to take a disciplined and measured approach to any major proposals coming from Washington, D.C. In last week’s meeting of the Governor’s Cabinet, Scott asked his team to remain disciplined, thoughtful and factual when evaluating and responding to changes in federal policy.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living and the Department of Health have released a report on progress made by Age Strong Vermont, the state’s dedicated effort to provide all people who live in Vermont the opportunity to thrive as they age. Age Strong VT serves as a roadmap for building a state that works for Vermon
by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Health reported last week that the number of COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations were fairly stable after a spiking a few weeks ago to their highest levels since early November. There were 4 fatalities since the previous week's report, which reported only 1 death.
Vermont Department of Health With the high prevalence of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarette, e-cigs or vapes) and increasing popularity of oral nicotine pouches among youth, teens and young adults, the Health Department Tobacco Control Program is educating on harms to consumers to prevent initiation and reduce nicotine use.
Vermont Business Magazine As millions of working class families struggle to afford the high prices of groceries, gas, rent and other basic necessities, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) announced today that they have introduced bipartisan legislation to cap credit card interest rates at 10 percent.
Vermont Business Magazine Today, Treasurer Mike Pieciak announced the Claim Your Money campaign, an initiative to return at least $1 million of unclaimed property to Vermonters in the month of February. The announcement was made in connection with National Unclaimed Property Day, Feb. 1 to encourage Vermonters to search for unclaimed property.
Vermont Business Magazine The American Academy of Pediatrics Vermont Chapter, Vermont Academy of Family Physicians, Vermont Medical Society and Vermont Psychiatric Association are deeply disappointed by the executive order issued by President Trump’s Administration on January 28, 2025, which seeks to restrict access to medically necessary, evidence-based health care for transge
Vermont Business Magazine Researchers at the University of Vermont are participating in the Prehospital Analgesia Intervention (PAIN) Trial being conducted by University of Pittsburgh and funded by the Department of Defense (DoD). The study compares the effectiveness and safety of two medications commonly used to treat pain after injury in soldiers and civilians alike.
Vermont Business Magazine Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice (CVHHH) is pleased to share that more than 340 donors generously contributed over $66,000 to its 2024 Year-End fundraising appeal.
Vermont Business Magazine Staff and leaders from Rutland Women’s Healthcare, Women’s and Children’s Unit (WACU) and Birthing Center at Rutland Regional Medical Center joined hospital leadership to cut the ribbon on a new Mamava Lactation Pod. The state-of-the-art lactation suite is located on the main level of RRMC near the Allen Street entrance.