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Financial security and access to resources is the number one predictor of whether domestic violence victims will stay or leave an abusive relationship, according to recent research. A new partnership between The Allstate Foundation and the Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence will make that choice a little easier.
For the week of October 30, 2010, there were 1.081 new regular benefit claims for Unemployment Insurance, an increase of 27 from the week before, as claims are trending upward in October. Altogether 8,058 new and continuing claims were filed, an increase of 361 from a week ago and 2,053 fewer than a year earlier.
Fall enrollment at Goddard College is the highest it’s been in 30 years, with the College welcoming 804 students this semester.
The Vermont Department of Labor (VDOL) announced today upcoming changes that will occur with the Federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation 2008 (EUC 08) program.
By James Dwinell. During his weekly press conference this afternoon, Governor Douglas was asked what he would do when his term was up. He said he had options but had not made any decisions and was still looking.
Green Mountain Power has flipped the switch on three new solar projects, bringing its total solar installations to five and exceeding its goal of installing and helping its customers install 10,000 solar panels in 1,000 days.
Interested Vermont residents and businesses are about to have a limited opportunity to purchase new issue State of Vermont bonds. The State Treasurer’s Office recommends that anyone interested in buying some of the $25 million in soon-to-be available bonds contact a registered broker/dealer well in advance of the November 16 sale date.
Financial analysts reported Monday night that South Burlington’s pension funding shortfall is still over $8 million, but noted solid gains in attempts to shore up the plan’s finances.
Burlington Telecom didn’t make a $480,000 payment due last Sunday to CitiCapital, which included $386,000 in interest. However, Mayor Bob Kiss said Monday that there are ongoing negotiations with the lender.
Corporate Responsibility Magazine named Lawrence J. Blanford, President and CEO of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR), as its 2010 Responsible CEO of the Year in the Mid-Cap category. It is the second consecutive year Blanford has received this honor.
Financial irregularities have just recently been discovered within the offices of the Hardwick Electric Department, it announced today, which may exceed $1 million over a period of more than 10 years. A full investigation is being conducted by the Department and other governmental agencies.
Entergy Corporation announced today that a process is under way to explore the potential sale of Vermont Yankee, its 605-megawatt nuclear plant in Vernon, Vermont.