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by State Auditor Doug Hoffer Evidence-based. Evidence-informed. Data-driven. Results Based Accountability. PIVOT. Vermont policymakers frequently use these terms to indicate that new policies and spending decisions are the result of rigorous, fully-informed analysis.
by John Boutin, Vermont Business Magazine VermontBiz and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the winner of the prestigious and highly anticipated Outstanding Business of the Year Award 2023, this year’s winner is Bourne’s Energy.
Vermont Business Magazine Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC announced today that Attorney William J. Dodge has been elected to serve as the firm’s Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer. He replaces Peter B. Kunin, who served as DRM’s Managing Partner for the past six years.
Vermont Chamber “The Vermont business community is heartened by Governor Phil Scott’s reaffirmed commitment to the economic vitality of Vermont. The Governor understands that business success is crucial to the well-being of all Vermonters.
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott on Thursday delivered his annual State of the State address to a joint session of the General Assembly, opening his eighth legislative session as governor. The governor outlined challenges and opportunities for the state in the coming year.
Vermont Business Magazine US Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and Peter Welch (D- Vermont) today announced the seven members of the Vermont Judicial Nomination Advisory Panel, formed to help the Senators review applications submitted for Vermont’s upcoming judicial vacancy.
Vermont Business Magazine Today, the House overrode Governor Scott’s veto of H.158, known as the bottle bill, on a multi-partisan vote of 112 to 32. With 100 votes needed for an override, the bill that was vetoed last year will become law if the Senate follows suit.
by Charlotte Oliver, Community News Service After Tate Holtzman went missing at a Smugglers’ Notch Resort day camp last summer, staff discovered a dark, water-filled hole about two feet across in the grass near a picnic table. The realization dawned on them. Lifeguards arrived.
Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont are $3.27 per gallon, down 2 cents/g from last week. They're down 16 cents/g from last month and down 13 cents/g from the same time last year. The lowest price in the state is $2.89/g in Brattleboro and Rutland, while the highest is $3.99/g in Wolcott, according to GasBuddy.
Vermont Business Magazine As the new year begins, the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is offering a few tips on what not to flush down toilets and how to better dispose of that waste. “Everything we flush – except water – is waste that needs to be dealt with to prevent pollution,” said Wastewater Management Program Manager Amy Polaczyk.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Federal Credit Union proudly announces the success of its dual initiatives: the 14th Annual Feed Your Neighbor Food Drive, which took place in November, and the 10th Annual Feed a Family Campaign, which happened in December.
Vermont Business Magazine The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is pleased to announce that a fourth and fifth lake have achieved the Gold Lake Wise Award. Lake Raponda in Wilmington and Lake Morey in Fairlee join Echo Lake, Seymour Lake, and Lake Iroquois in reaching this accomplishment.