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Vermont Business Magazine Treasurer Mike Pieciak announced today that he will run for a third term as Vermont State Treasurer. Pieciak won his first two terms with over 60% of the vote. He will kick off his campaign Thursday evening at 5:30 pm in his hometown of Brattleboro at the American Legion.
by Colleen Geddis As the creator and administrator of Rural Vermont Rising Facebook Group, I feel compelled to address the recent joint commentary from House Speaker Jill Krowinski and Minority Leader Pattie McCoy regarding the legislative debate surrounding Act 181.
Vermont Business Magazine U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on The Constitution, joined the Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act, bicameral legislation led by Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and U.S.
Vermont Business Magazine Casella Waste Systems, Inc (NASDAQ:CWST), a regional solid waste, recycling and resource management services company, today announced that it has priced the previously announced remarketing of $15.0 million aggregate principal amount of New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds Series 2014R-2.
The US Small Business Administration is hosting a nationwide pitch competition that will bring together entrepreneurs from across the country who are building and scaling businesses within their communities. Selected businesses will be invited to participate in a live pitch competition in Washington, DC, which will culminate in a $1 million prize pool to celebrate the inno
Vermont Business Magazine Today, Speaker Jill Krowinski and Representative Mike Marcotte, Chair of the House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development, made the following statement on the House passage of S.71, an act relating to consumer data privacy and online surveillance: “S.71 marks a significant victory for Vermont families, consumers, and businesses as this landmark
The Vermont State Police were notified of an incident that occurred at the Marble Valley Correctional Center in Rutland on May 21. It was reported that 2 Correctional Officers were assaulted by 2 incarcerated inmates. Review of reports written by several correctional officers, and review of body camera footage of the incident aided in determining that the above inma
Vermont Business Magazine A coalition of Vermont small businesses opposing a proposed handling fee increase (H.915) has more than doubled in size as lawmakers return for the final scheduled week of the legislative session.
Vermont Business Magazine Republican Representative Ashley Bartley of Franklin-1 (Fairfax and Georgia) and Vice-Chair of the House Committee on General & Housing has announced her candidacy for the Vermont State Senate, seeking to represent the Chittenden North District, which includes the communities of Milton, Fairfax, Westford, and a portion of Essex Town.
Vermont Business Magazine An international human rights complaint alleging abuses in the dairy supply chain of Hannaford Supermarket is moving forward, bringing Hannaford’s parent company into mediation with farmworkers.
Vermont Humanities Council Vermont non-profits: don’t miss your chance to apply for a grant of up to $2500 to host a Fall Festival project centered around the theme of Our Woven History. Applications are due before midnight on Tuesday, June 2.
Vermont Business Magazine The Preservation Trust of Vermont, the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development, the Vermont Creative Network, and the Vermont Arts Council are hosting two powerful conferences in one remarkable town: The 2026 Downtown and Historic Preservation Conference on Thursday, June 4, and the 2026 Creative Sector Convening on Friday, June 5, both