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Welch joins Sanders and colleagues in urging President Biden to enforce US law

Submitted on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 17:18 by katie

VermontBiz Amid the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined Sens.

Remarks from Vermont Speaker of the House and House Human Services Chair on housing crisis

Submitted on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 17:09 by katie

VermontBiz Today, House Speaker Jill Krowinski and House Human Services Chair Theresa Wood provided statements to the media on housing legislation and the emergency housing crisis that is currently unraveling. The transcript of questions posed and subsequent answers is available upon request. The following remarks have been edited for clarity.

Weinberger responds to motel evictions and state’s plans for Cherry Street shelter

Submitted on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 17:07 by katie

VermontBiz Today, Mayor Weinberger provided the following statement in response to the Scott Administration’s proposal to open a temporary, congregate shelter at 108 Cherry Street in Burlington:

Welch and Coons host World Central Kitchen Founder and Chef José Andrés for senate briefing on humanitarian aid crisis

Submitted on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 15:09 by katie

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UVM student group raises over $106,000 for the UVM Children’s Hospital

Submitted on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 11:41 by tim

Vermont Business Magazine On March 2, hundreds of UVM students, faculty, and staff danced the night away to raise funds and awareness for the UVM Children’s Hospital. RALLYTHON, the University of Vermont’s Miracle Network Dance Marathon, raised $106,532 by the end of the evening.

Sanders sends letter to Postmaster General DeJoy demanding protection of jobs and mail delivery

Submitted on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 11:40 by tim

Vermont Business Magazine Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), alongside Sens.

Welch introduces bicameral, bipartisan ‘MAPLE Act’

Submitted on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 11:34 by tim

Vermont Business Magazine Today, US Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) joined US Representatives Nick Langworthy (R-NY-23) and Joe Courtney (D-Conn.-02) in leading their colleagues in the bicameral, bipartisan introduction of the Making Agricultural Products Locally Essential (MAPLE) Act, legislation that supports the maple industry by providing a

Applications open for VCRD’s Climate Catalyst Leadership Program

Submitted on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 11:28 by tim

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) is seeking applicants for the fifth Climate Catalysts Leadership Program.

North Country students get boost from VEC Community Fund

Submitted on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 11:23 by tim

Vermont Business Magazine Here’s another great example of generous Vermont Electric Co-op members contributing to the success of young people in our region.

NFCT expands stewardship staff, offers new volunteer opportunities

Submitted on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 11:12 by tim

Vermont Business Magazine The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT), based in Waitsfield, has announced its stewardship programming for the 2024 season, which will be supported by a growing professional staff and provide opportunities for as many as 50 volunteers to help steward the waterways along the trail.

Conservation funding in Vermont

Submitted on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 10:35 by tim

Vermont Business Magazine The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released a list of projects, including the Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge Complex Aquatic Connectivity and Forest Restoration project in Vermont, to support climate resiliency and ecosystem restoration in a landscape called the northern forest.

Gasoline prices unchanged despite predictions at $3.25 in Vermont

Submitted on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 10:31 by tim

Vermont Business Magazine Despite warnings that gasoline prices are certain to climb and soon, average gasoline prices in Vermont are $3.25 per gallon, unchanged from last week. They are 2 cents/g higher than a month ago and 20 cents/g lower than this time last year.