By Polly Mikula Governor Phil Scott issued the “Vermont Forward, Roadmap to Reopening” on April 6, which outlined a three step approach to reopening the Vermont economy based on projected vaccination milestones reached. “We now have three safe and […]
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Vermont State highway safety office launches Connect To Disconnect campaign
The Vermont State Highway Safety Office has put together a presentation about the dangers of distracted driving and to promote the upcoming Distracted Driving Enforcement campaign that is called Connect To Disconnect (C2D).
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Agency of Transportation announces restart of Amtrak and inter-city transit service
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) announced on April 8 that Amtrak passenger rail service and inter-city bus service in Vermont will resume effective July 19, 2021. “We are very pleased to announce the restart of these vital transportation services […]
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Gov. Scott responds to racist response to efforts to vaccinate BIPOC population
Governor Phil Scott issued the following statement Monday, April 5, regarding the importance of the state’s prioritization strategy, and specifically as it regards Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) populations in the state. “There is no better, safer, or […]
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Welch: millions coming to Rutland for Covid relief
Staff report On Monday, April 5, the Board of Aldermen learned that Rutland’s portion of the federal $1.9 trillion “American Rescue Plan” is $4.4 million. Congressman Peter Welch told the aldermen that Rutland Town would get about $1.2 million and […]
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Gov. Scott introduces plan for $1 billion economic recovery
Governor Phil Scott and his administration presented a plan, Tuesday, April 6, to strategically invest $1 billion in one-time federal money provided to states to jumpstart recovery from the Coronavirus pandemic and support long-term economic growth. Adhering to the principles set in […]
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Kicking the can
By Rep. Jim Harrison In my column last week, I gave House Speaker Krowinski kudos for taking on the very difficult issue of pension reform this year. In the ensuing week of pushback from the state employees’ and teachers’ unions, […]
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Police, community leaders say call 9-1-1 if an overdose occurs
‘Good Sam Law’ protects from criminal prosecution Vermont law enforcement and public health leaders joined together March 31 to urge Vermonters to call 9-1-1 if an overdose occurs, to save people’s lives. Vermont’s “Good Samaritan Law” provides protections from criminal […]
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Financial literacy app comes to Vermont
State leaders hype free app during financial literary month This past year dealing with Covid has emphasized the importance of financial wellbeing. April’s Financial Literacy Month highlights that everyone benefits from financial education, as research demonstrates: Two in three families […]