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Vermont Business Magazine Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) today released the following statement on the newly announced ceasefire-hostage deal between Israel and Hamas: Officials from the United States, Israel, Qatar, and Hamas say a deal to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages has been reached. "This is welcome, long-overdue news.

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Vermont Business Magazine The State of Vermont’s Children: 2024 Year in Review, a newly released report from Building Bright Futures and Vermont’s Early Childhood Data & Policy Center, provides an objective, data-driven assessment of the well-being of young children and families in Vermont.

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by Chris Graff Anyone searching for hopeless causes in the summer of 1972 need only look at Vermont’s Democratic race for governor. In July of that year it looked as if there would be no race at all. A state senator had announced his candidacy but then withdrew because of a lack of support. Finally, in August, Tom Salmon of Rockingham stepped forward.

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Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas announced a major upgrade to Vermont’s Online Campaign Finance System and Lobbying Information System today. The office’s Elections Division, staffed by a team of six, is tasked with protecting the integrity of campaigning and elections in Vermont.

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Vermont Business Magazine Financial imposter syndrome refers to the self-doubt many people feel when it comes to their financial skills and money moves versus the actual reality of their financial picture.

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Vermont Business Magazine Rep. Becca Balint (D-Vermont) on Tuesday was elected Vice Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, the number two spot for Democrats on the committee. Rep. Balint will serve on the House Judiciary Committee under the leadership of Ranking Member Jamie Raskin. This will be Rep.

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Vermont Business Magazine Citizens’ Small Business Community Champion Awards will open for submissions on Thursday, 1/16/25. By entering Citizens’ SBCCA contest, applicants can bring big ideas about growing their business and supporting their community to life.

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Vermont Business Magazine The University of Vermont Professional and Continuing Education (UVM PACE) and the Vermont National Guard announced a strategic partnership today to enhance workforce development across Vermont.

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Vermont Business Magazine Vermont’s housing crisis has reached a critical point, impacting families, businesses, and communities as well as the state’s sustainability. Today, a new coalition, Let’s Build Homes, officially launched with a bold vision to address this crisis head-on.

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Vermont Business Magazine Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee (HELP) today released the following statement in response to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) new proposal to require a front-of-package nutrition label on most packaged food and beverages.

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by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Health reported last week that the number of COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations all rose to their highest level since early November. There were 6 fatalities since the previous week's report, which was the largest increase since October.

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Vermont Business Magazine Northeast Drinks Group announces, in conjunction with its wholly owned subsidiary, Vermont Hard Cider Company, LLC, a long-term partnership agreement with United States Beverage, LLC, of Stamford, CT, as exclusive sales and marketing partner for VCC cider brands. The agreement between VCC and USB will take effect as of January 27, 2025.