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VermontBiz Today, Mayor Weinberger announced the launch of a new and expanded BTVstat Data Hub on the City’s website, and released the 2023 Housing Report, prepared by the Burlington Planning Department with collaboration from the Burlington Department of Planning and Inspection and the Burlington Community and Economic Development Office.
VermontBiz The bourbon world has evolved dramatically in the 21st century. Once in steep decline, bourbon has been reborn and is more popular than it has been in half a century. That has led to the proliferation of bourbon producers across the country, making America’s signature spirit in places where it was never made before.
VermontBiz Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) joined the Senate Committee on the Judiciary’s Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, & Federal Rights yesterday to call for the passage of the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency (SCERT) Act of 2023, legislation that would establish a code of conduct for Supreme Court Justice.
VermontBiz The Agency of Education is announcing the availability of summer meal sites providing meals to children, 18 and under, through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). This vital initiative ensures that children across the state have access to nutritious meals throughout the summer.
VermontBiz On Tuesday, Brenda Siegel along with Recovery Vermont, Vermont Center For Independent Living (VCIL) and Rebecca Duprey held a press conference today outlining the data collected about the evictions of motel participants scheduled this week and to ask leaders to focus on the needs of the nearly 900 individuals who are experiencing homelessness and about to o
Vermont Business Magazine In the past year, several battery fires have occurred at transfer stations throughout the Northeast. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that lithium-ion batteries caused over 240 fires at 64 facilities between 2013 and 2020. Common sources included consumer devices like cell phones, tablets, laptops, hoverboards, and e-cigarettes.
Vermont Business Magazine The deadline to apply for a 2023 Vermont moose hunting permit is June 21. Moose permit applications are available on the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department’s website for the hunt limited to Vermont’s Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) E in the northeastern corner of the state.
Vermont Business Magazine The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee on Thursday, June 15 will hold an Executive Session to mark up legislation at 10:00 a.m. ET.
Vermont Business Magazine Few birding experiences rival hearing the haunting call of the loon or seeing them glide by in protected coves on a lake. However, for the birds’ protection, Vermont Fish and Wildlife is asking boaters and anglers to enjoy loons from a safe distance this summer.
Vermont Business Magazine The Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge Junior Waterfowl Hunter Training Program is being offered to young hunters who want to learn more about the sport of waterfowl hunting and experience a high-quality waterfowl hunt. The program is offered to youngsters 12 to 17 years of age who have an adult waterfowl hunter to serve as a mentor.
by Mike Donoghue, VermontBiz Correspondent A Northfield man, who officials say embezzled about $560,000 from an Upper Connecticut Valley non-profit, pleaded not guilty in U.S. District Court in Burlington on Wednesday to three counts of wire fraud.
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott signed five bills into law, including the capital bill and sports betting as expected, and despite reservations allowed two others -- universal school meals legislation and the cannabis bill -- to become law without his signature.