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Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) invites the public to comment on three tactical basin plans in the Connecticut River watersheds of the White, Deerfield, and Passumpsic Rivers. DEC completed the plans in collaboration with regional planners, local nonprofits, town officials, and public stakeholders.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) is pleased to announce Chris Rimmer, a renowned wildlife conservationist and ornithologist, as the recipient of this year's Sally Laughlin Award for his legacy of endangered species conservation. Rimmer will be honored at the Dead Creek Wildlife Day on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at noon.
Drive Electric Vermont As of July 2024, there are 15,144 plug-in electric vehicles registered in Vermont. Want to find out what other EV registration trends we’re seeing across Vermont? We’ve got the stats for you – including how many electric school buses are on the road, a breakdown of the top-selling models, registrations by county, and more.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is reminding hunters of a regulation designed to help keep Vermont deer healthy by banning the use of any deer lure containing deer urine or other deer bodily fluids.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) has finalized the long-range management plan for the Worcester Range Management Unit (WRMU), 18,772-acres of state-owned land in central Vermont. This unit includes popular landmarks such as Mt.
Vermont Business Magazine The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced LaunchVT as one of forty-four Stage Two winners for the 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC).
Vermont Business Magazine U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-Vermont) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the Hold Corporate Criminals Accountable Act, bipartisan legislation to increase public transparency and accountability by allowing courts to consider the public interest in approving corporate criminal settlement agreements that don’t involve a conviction.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Agency of Education announced the availability of federal child nutrition programs for the 2024-2025 school year. All public schools in Vermont, and many independent schools, participate in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott today announced Wanda Minoli will become Commissioner of the Department of Buildings and General Services (BGS), effective Monday, October 14, 2024. Minoli is currently the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Previously, she managed the State’s School Construction Program for over a decade.
Public Assets Institute Newly released analyses from Public Assets Institute outline factors that contributed to the FY25 education tax spike. New analyses from Public Assets Institute have revealed that some districts and taxpayers have been facing disproportionately higher bills prior to FY25.
Vermont Business Magazine The Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its second annual "Heart of The Shires Luncheon," a celebration of nonprofits, community leaders, and social sector organizations. This year’s event will be held at Hildene’s newly constructed Lincoln Hall, on Wednesday, November 6th from 12 p.m.
Vermont Business Magazine Today, Treasurer Mike Pieciak announced his office will distribute $1.7 million to the University of Vermont (UVM), the Vermont State Colleges (VSC), and the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) to support Vermonters seeking a higher education degree.