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Vermont Business Magazine Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont), and representatives from Congresswoman Becca Balint’s (D-Vermont) office met yesterday with JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes to call for the reinstatement of flight service between Burlington International Airport (BTV) and John F.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Criminal Justice Council voted 15-1 on Wednesday to strip Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore of his law enforcement certification. While this means he can no longer serve as a police officer, he will continue to be the Franklin County sheriff. The Legislature would need to impeach him in order for him to be removed from office.
by Representative Erin Brady, et al Governor Scott recently described an average projected increase in education property taxes of almost 18% as “unacceptable” and asked school boards to control costs. We agree that people across the state are worried about affordability, from higher tax rates to out of control housing costs.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Fresh Network (VFN) is excited to invite food and agriculture enthusiasts to tune into the DigInVT Podcast, a new podcast series that shares the experiences of Vermont farmers, chefs, and others who are committed to their local food partnerships in support of Vermont agriculture.
Vermont Business Magazine Compliance with workplace safety requirements for farmworkers who are exposed to dangerous pesticides is lacking, according to a new report from the Center for Agriculture and Food Systems at Vermont Law and Graduate School in partnership with Farmworker Justice and the Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic.
Vermont Business Magazine According to GasBuddy, average gasoline prices in Vermont are $3.42/g, down 1 cent per gallon from last week. They're down 14 cents/g from last month and down 26 cents/g from a year ago. The lowest price in the state is $2.99/g in Brattleboro, while the highest is $3.89/g in Island Pond.
Vermont Business Magazine Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) voted Wednesday to advance debate on President Biden’s national security supplemental package and released the following statement: “Tonight, I voted to advance debate on a national security supplemental funding package.
Vermont Business Magazine The Sunshine-makers at Lawson’s Finest Liquids have been recognized as Brewbound’s 2023 Craft Brewery of the Year. The award was announced today during the craft beer industry trade publication’s annual business conference in Santa Monica, Calif. Lawson’s Finest’s award win comes during an impactful and innovative year.
Vermont Business Magazine On December 6, Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) and Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) unveiled the Inclusive Democracy Act, brand new, first-of-its-kind legislation that would end felony disenfranchisement in Federal elections, including for the nearly 2 million individuals currently incarcerated in the United States.
Vermont Business Magazine As Vermonters prepare for the approaching cold weather, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is urging drivers to switch off their ignition to limit unnecessary idling of their vehicle engines. Motor vehicles are the largest source of air pollutants and greenhouse gases in Vermont.
Vermont Business Magazine Beginning in late December, the U.S.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel (VT NDCAP) will hold its final meeting of 2023 on Monday evening, December 11, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. In addition to receiving updates from NorthStar and Vermont State Agencies regarding recent Vermont Yankee (VY) decommissioning activities, the Panel will hear presentat