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Vermont Business Magazine Vermont has been named the #1 winter sports destination in the nation by Travel + Leisure, which cited the state’s diverse outdoor activities, broad range of ski areas, and distinctive cultural attractions when awarding the Green Mountain State its top spot for winter destination travelers. In its recent ranking of the best U.S.
Vermont business Magazine The Vermont State Police is investigating a suspicious death in the Orange County town of Corinth. The investigation began at about 11:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, when police received a 911 call reporting a man had been shot at a home on Richardson Road. State police responded and located a man unresponsive inside the residence.
by Kaj Samsom, DFR Commissioner Yes, another opinion piece about the cost of housing, education and healthcare. I’ll skip a lengthy lead-up, making the case that all 3 are demonstrably off the rails, because I think that’s almost universally acknowledged by now. So how did we get here and how do we get back to seeing and feeling affordability and value?
by Gina Galfetti, R-Barre Town Last week in Montpelier, the decision was made by the Republican Minority to use the legislative process to try and move H.70. H.70 is a simple, straightforward proposal that would recognize the farmers, foresters, and generational conservationists who have placed their land into current use.
Vermont Business Magazine Lost Lantern, the Vermont-based independent bottler of American whiskey, enters 2026 following a year of continued momentum, defined by strategic investment, team growth, solid consumer demand, and national recognition.
Vermont Business Magazine The Bennington Regional 250th Anniversary Committee is inviting the community to help make history by becoming part of an exclusive new membership initiative, “250 for the 250th,” a fundraising effort supporting the Bennington Regional 250th anniversary celebrations running through 2027.
by Mona Abou, Community News Service Vermont lawmakers have advanced a bill that would repeal a state statute requiring college professors to retire at age 70. H.532 passed the House in late January and is now in the Senate Committee on Education. If passed, the change would take effect July 1. The bill’s sponsor, Rep.
Vermont Business Magazine The Attorney General’s Office today announced that Alexander Henry, 19, of Wells, Vermont, was arraigned on five felony counts of possession of child sexual abuse materials and five felony counts of promoting a recording of sexual conduct.
Vermont Business Magazine Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak today announced significant late-breaking budget news that will substantially reduce the projected municipal tax increase for Fiscal Year 2027, while highlighting unified support from public safety and municipal union leaders for the Police & Fire tax rate increase on the March 3 ballot.
Vermont Business Magazine U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-Vermont) joined colleagues this week to introduce the Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act, bipartisan legislation to improve the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) type certification process for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft.
by Jack Hoffman, Public Assets Institute Vermont’s current education debate seems stuck on what to do first: Overhaul the governance structure and then reform the funding system, or do something about spending and then re-draw school district maps? Governance should be the priority, but it’s not about the maps.
by Vermont Auditor of Accounts Doug Hoffer Last summer I was walking back to my car after a round of golf when someone in the parking lot called out to me.