Vermont Lieutenant Governor Molly Gray launched Lt. Governor for a Day— a virtual series to engage Vermont students and classrooms in state government. The bi-weekly series, hosted every other Wednesday starting, 12-2 p.m. on Feb. 24, will allow students to […]
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Gov. Scott announces creation of future of Vermont Agriculture Commission
Governor Phil Scott has issued an executive order creating the Governor’s Commission on the Future of Vermont Agriculture to study and strategize how best to grow agriculture in the Green Mountain State. The commission’s charge will focus on ensuring the viability and […]
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Vermont’s greenest building awards competition is now open for submissions
Vermont Green Building Network’s (VGBN) ninth annual Vermont’s Greenest Building Awards Competition is now open for submissions. This statewide competition recognizes exemplary residential and commercial buildings that excel in green building strategies – including water, health, transportation, and affordability – and meet […]
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GMP announces extra savings on heat pumps for low- and moderate-income customers
Up to $1,000 in rebates help customers reduce carbon with efficient, clean heating Green Mountain Power (GMP) launched extra rebates on heat pumps for low- and moderate-income customers today to make it easier for more Vermonters to cut carbon and increase comfort. […]
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Under the microscope
By Rep. Jim Harrison Legislating via Zoom has pluses and minuses. It has enabled the Legislature to meet virtually in a safe manner and get necessary work done. Of course, what is necessary is in the eyes of the beholder. […]
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Targeted EIDL advance is open
The Small Business Administration (SBA) began rolling out the Targeted Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advance (EIDL) Feb. 1, which provides businesses located in low-income communities with additional funding. Applicants located in low-income communities who previously received an EIDL Advance for […]
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Gov. Scott announced identity protection services for all 2020 unemployment insurance claimants
Governor Phil Scott announced Feb. 10 that the state will provide a suite of identity protection services to all unemployment insurance claimants who will receive a 2020 1099-G from the Vermont Department of Labor (VDOL). This service is being provided […]
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Crime victims to receive support from VSP with new federal grant award
The Vermont State Police is hiring a new victim services specialist to work with people who have experienced the trauma of a crime, helping victims and witnesses navigate challenging circumstances and access needed resources while cases are under investigation. The […]
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Lawmakers approve nearly $100 million for pandemic rental assistance
By Xander Landen/VTDigger Vermont lawmakers on Thursday, Feb. 11, approved a plan to use nearly $100 million worth of federal funding to help low-income Vermonters who are struggling to pay their rent during the pandemic. The money comes out of a $200 million […]
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New plan to strengthen Vermont’s agriculture and food system released
The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund through its farm to plate initiative, and the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) have released the Vermont Agriculture and Food System Strategic Plan 2021-2030. With over 1,500 Vermonters providing input and helping […]