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University of Vermont College of Medicine Dean Frederick C. Morin, M.D., has announced that following a national search, William B. Jeffries, Ph.D., has accepted the position of Senior Associate Dean for Education. Dr.
The Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) has approved $8 million in financing to support economic development projects totaling $20 million throughout the state.
David Hale, a St. Johnsbury native, is one of the world’s leading economic consultants, with clients in the US, UK, Australia, South Africa, Japan, Hong Kong, and China, where he is chair of China OnLine.
Rep. Peter Welch announced a $166,000 federal grant for the Robert Miller Community and Recreation Center Monday at a Burlington press conference with Mayor Bob Kiss.
The EPA is moving forward with modifications to part of the underwater cap at the Pine Street Canal Superfund Site in Burlington, Vermont. The portion of the cap that was installed several years ago will be repaired and improved.
The Sammis Family has purchased the historic 18-hole Montague golf club in Randolph. Immediate plans are to upgrade the facility with a new entrance driveway and golf paths, 36 new Club Car golf carts and 36 new Amish-made swinging benches on all Men's and Ladies' Tees. The golf course is open to the public.
In response to a $58 million drop in state revenue forecasts, Speaker of the House Shap Smith met with Governor Douglas, Lt. Governor Dubie, and Senate President Pro Tem Peter Shumlin on April 27 to craft a joint solution to address budgetary challenges.
As the Douglas Administration began the process of laying off 30 state workers ahead of an expected 400 more, the Legislature passed a joint resolution today to send the process to mediation.
On April 24, the Senate unanimously passed a $455 million Transportation bill that includes financial resources necessary to fix decaying transportation infrastructure around the state. The bill includes a two percent tax on the wholesale price of gasoline and diesel, a provision that received broad bipartisan support.
The Senate unanimously passed a capital construction bill, H. 445. The bill is expected to provide jobs to thousands of Vermonters through renovation and construction of state buildings, water infrastructure projects, and improvements in forests and parks.
WPTZ NewsChannel 5 and Seven Days, Vermont s alternative news weekly, have announced a partnership. The two news organizations are involved in a content-sharing agreement servicing residents of Vermont, New York, and New Hampshire. As part of this agreement, Seven Days contributors will appear twice a week during NewsChannel 5 s 11 p.m. newscast.