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Vermont Business Magazine Following a jury trial, Everett A. Simpson, 45, formerly of St. Johnsbury, Vermont, was convicted on all counts – two counts of federal kidnapping and two counts of interstate transportation of stolen vehicles.
by Representative Ashley Bartley (R-Fairfax) Highlighting a study from the University of New Hampshire, the number one concern for Vermonters today is housing; both finding affordable housing but also the ability to purchase. In 2022, Republicans and Democrats alike ran on combating the housing crisis facing our State. A crisis, I will add, that is decades in the making.
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Danielle (Danny) Fitzko as commissioner of the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR). Fitzko has served as interim commissioner since January 2023, and has worked at FPR since 2003, including as director of forests for the past four years.
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott today signed three bills into law. These are: H.28, An act relating to diversion and expungement; H.466, An act relating to technical corrections for the 2023 legislative session; and S.54, An act relating to individual and small group insurance markets.
by David Coates & Mark Crow Just a year ago, we wrote that the recommendations by the Vermont Pension Benefits, Design and Funding Task Force to fix the retirement systems for state workers and teachers (later included in the pension reform legislation enacted in 2022) did not go far enough.
Vermont Business Magazine Forbes Advisor analyzed 2022 figures from the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC), to find the rates of common parasites and diseases among cats and dogs in each state. This included the rate of positive tests for common pet problems such as heartworms, intestinal parasites, tick-borne diseases and viruses.
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement: “In my Inaugural Address, I asked legislators to join me to make the most of the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity we have as a result of historic federal funds and state surpluses.
Vermont Business Magazine While 41 Senate Republicans recently introduced legislation to permanently repeal the estate tax – which would provide a $1.8 trillion tax giveaway to billionaires in America and would only provide relief to the top one-tenth of one percent – Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, to
Vermont Business Magazine USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will send the 2023 Maple Syrup Inquiry to approximately 1,600 Northeastern producers on April 28. Maple syrup producers, processors and commodity markets rely on the data from this survey to make informed business decisions and help promote the industry. Return deadline is May 8.
Vermont Business Magazine Representative Becca Balint (D-Vermont) on Monday introduced the Peer Education and Emergency Response (PEER) for Mental Health Act. This legislation would establish a grant program that supports training for teachers, school personnel, parents, caregivers, and students in mental health first aid.
Vermont Business Magazine Faculty from the University of Vermont (UVM) College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CNHS) and State University of New York (SUNY) Plattsburgh are training a team of students to help New Americans and refugees with chronic health conditions access critical healthcare services.
by Devon Green, VP of Government Relations, VAHHS Last week provided a moment of reprieve as the fire alarm went off during the morning and we were all forced outside to enjoy the sun. Rep. Mari Cordes set up a badminton set—a great reminder to take the occasional moment of fun and levity as we hit the grindstone in the weeks ahead.