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High Mowing Organic Seeds, a mail-order organic seed company based in Wolcott, Vermont, announced today that it has won its nearly 20 month lawsuit against the USDA for the premature deregulation of Monsanto’s genetically engineered sugar beets.
Energy efficiency remains America's cheapest, cleanest, and fastest energy source for five years running.
Southern Vermont College will dedicate on Saturday its newest addition to campus, the 41,000 square foot Hunter Hall, which includes living space for more than 110 additional students as well as a high tech Simulation Laboratory and a Science Laboratory for student learning, office and conference space, computer lab and Wellness Center.
Vermont Secretary of State Deb Markowitz will present the 2009 Vermont Centennial Nonprofit Awards at the statehouse on Wednesday, September 23, beginning at 3:30 p.m. The award acknowledges Vermont’s oldest nonprofits for enriching the economic heritage and enhancing community life during the last century and beyond. This year 29 nonprofits will be honored.
On Thursday, September 24, the marquee external signage on TD Banknorth's Burlington Regional Office at 111 Main Street will be removed to unveil the company's new signs bearing its new name, TD Bank, America s Most Convenient Bank.
The Douglas Administration and the Vermont State Employees Union failed to reach agreement on a cost-savings plan last night. As a result, the state will begin the process of laying off 200 to 300 unionized workers. Some number of unfilled positions will also be eliminated in an effort by the administration to save $7.4 million in the current fiscal year (2010).
US Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt), US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt), and US Representative Peter Welch (D-Vt) on Tuesday announced over $19 million in recovery funding for energy efficiency, weatherization and renewable energy programs in Vermont.
Statewide science assessment results for Spring 2009 were released by the Vermont Department of Education today. Fifty-two percent of Vermont fourth graders tested were proficient or higher in science, up four points from last year. In grade eight, 25 percent were proficient or higher, down one point. In grade 11, 27 percent were proficient or higher, up 2 points.
CSC (NYSE: CSC) today announced the successful implementation of the first phase of Fletcher Allen Health Care's comprehensive electronic health record (EHR) system, PRISM (Patient Record and Information Systems Management), after a 15-month planning and implementation period.
The Vermont Economic Development Authority has approved $3 million in financing to support Vermont business and agricultural development projects totaling $9.5 million, including to the Vermont Agricultural Credit Corporation and The Essex.
Individuals and families in Arizona, South Carolina and the Delta states of Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas lag behind the rest of the country in key aspects related to their financial stability, including measures of net worth, homeownership and housing affordability, business ownership, health insurance coverage and academic achievement.
Plasan, of Bennington, Vermont, a global leader in survivability and combat-proven armor solutions for vehicles, airborne platforms and personal protection, today announced it has won yet another contract for the delivery of 352 armor kits for the US Army's MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) as sub-contractor to Oshkosh Defense.