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Vermont Business Magazine This week, the biennial, bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2024 was advanced by the Senate. The bill contains several of U.S. Senator Peter Welch’s (D-Vermont) priorities for flood-impacted communities. It now heads to President Biden’s desk for his signature.
Vermont Business Magazine Emerge Vermont, the state’s premier organization for recruiting and training Democratic women to run for office, announced a new, one-day training program for Democratic women interested in running for local office.
Vermont Business Magazine In solidarity with the 28,000 flight attendants who have been working for nearly four years without a much-needed pay raise or quality-of-life improvements, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and 24 Democratic senators today called on United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby to return to the bargaining table and deliver a fair contract.
Vermont Business Magazine New data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reinforces outdoor recreation’s significant and growing impact on Vermont’s economy. In 2023, BEA found outdoor recreation created $2.1 billion in value added for Vermont, accounting for 4.8% of Vermont’s gross domestic product (GDP).
Vermont Business Magazine Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vermont), and Rep. Becca Balint (D-Vermont) today announced several important provisions in the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA) to help Vermont repair and maintain its flood control infrastructure and build resiliency against the global crisis of climate change.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Labor has announced an increase to the State’s minimum wage. Beginning January 1, 2025, the State’s minimum wage will increase from $13.67 to $14.01 per hour - an increase of $0.34. This annual adjustment also impacts the minimum wage for tipped employees.
Vermont Business Magazine The Community College of Vermont (CCV) and the Vermont Department of Corrections (DOC) are expanding the Corrections Post-Secondary Education Initiative (CPSEI) partnership, which delivers free college courses to DOC staff and Vermonters who are incarcerated.
Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont are $3.11 per gallon, unchanged from last week, up 1 cent/g from last month and down 23 cents/g from last year. The lowest price in the state this was $2.69/g while the highest was $3.35/g, a difference of 66.0 cents per gallon.
Vermont Business Magazine KeyBank announces the list of charitable sponsorships and KeyBank Foundation grants made in 2024 to numerous nonprofit organizations in Vermont. The gifts and grants focus support to address homelessness, food insecurity, financial literacy, preventative healthcare and more.
Vermont Business Magazine The Northern Forest Center, the nonprofit organization redeveloping the historic building at 560 Railroad Street, is just $143,000 away from raising the $5.9 million needed to transform the building into a cornerstone of the St. Johnsbury community.
by Vermont Natural Resources Council Executive Director Lauren Hierl As 2024 draws to a close, I resolve to start the new year with both optimism and determination to protect the things we care about. At the heart of Vermont's identity lies our shared connection to the natural world. We love the beauty and bounty of our state.
by James Rea, UVM The Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships at the University of Vermont has announced nearly $2.4M in grants to fuel partnerships between UVM and organizations throughout Vermont with the goal of addressing pressing challenges in our state.