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VermontBiz As Vermonters prepare for colder weather, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is urging drivers to switch off their ignition to limit unnecessary idling of their vehicle engines.

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Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Law and Graduate School’s Environmental Advocacy Clinic, on behalf of six leading climate scientists, has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (D.C. Circuit). The amicus brief urges the court to uphold the U.S.

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Vermont Business Magazine As the year comes to a close, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is seeking annual reports on surface water withdrawals. Under Act 135 of 2022, any person withdrawing surface water must file an annual report with DEC by January 15, 2025.

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Vermont Business Magazine The 2025 Vermont Watershed Grants Program is now accepting applications for projects that protect, restore and enhance the state's lakes, streams, rivers, and ponds, including Vermonters’ ability to understand and enjoy these treasures.  Applications are due no later than 5 p.m. Wednesday February 5, 2025.

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VermontBiz U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) took to the Senate floor Tuesday to advocate for the freedom of political prisoners around the world.

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VermontBiz  Yesterday, the Economic Services Division of the Vermont Department for Children and Families announced the implementation of an administ

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VermontBiz Governor Phil Scott today announced new appointments within the administration and on his senior policy team.  

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VermontBiz The University of Vermont has announced that the contract with the United Academics Full-Time bargaining unit has been ratified as of December 6, 2025. This marks the successful conclusion of negotiations that began earlier this year and demonstrates the university’s commitment to productive dialogue and collaboration. 

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VermontBiz Comcast Business today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Nitel, a U.S. managed services provider headquartered in Chicago, from international private equity firm Cinven.

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VermontBiz Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the credit rating of Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (Leahy BTV) to “Baa1” from “Baa2” with a stable outlook. This achievement marks the airport’s highest credit rating in nearly 15 years and reflects significant strides in financial stability and operational performance.

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VermontBiz In 2023, Vermont experienced a net gain of 7,500 residents moving from other states, according to a Treasurer’s Office analysis of recent U.S. Census data. 

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VermontBiz Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak today announced Theresa Vezina as the City’s Special Assistant on Overdose Prevention Center Implementation. This part-time position was created in September 2024, funded by opioid settlement monies received by the City.