Governor Phil Scott has made a formal request to President Joe Biden for a Major Disaster Declaration to help communities in Addison and Rutland counties recover costs for repair of public infrastructure damage caused by rainfall and severe flooding […]
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State News
BEGAP to increase grants to flood-impacted businesses, nonprofits, landlords
Changes to the program will include raising the percent of net uncovered damage to 30% and removing the $20,000 cap Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Department of Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein announced, Sept. 20, forthcoming changes to […]
Local News, Uncategorized
Governor awards $400K in grants to support businesses reopening after floods
Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Department of Economic Development (DED) announced Aug. 24 that businesses and nonprofits that suffered physical damage from the July floods have been awarded $400,000 in Business Emergency Gap Assistance Program (BEGAP) grants to […]
Letter
Businesses need more from you, governor
By Thomas Greene Editor’s note: This commentary is by Thomas Christopher Greene, a novelist, founder of Vermont College of Fine Arts, and currently the owner of Hugo’s Bar and Grill in Montpelier. Governor Scott: I write this as a […]
State News
Gov. Scott promotes new IDEAL initiative focusing on municipalities
On Nov. 21, Governor Phil Scott and the Office of Racial Equity promoted a new state initiative that encourages and supports municipalities across the state in their efforts to be more inclusive, equitable and welcoming. IDEAL Vermont, which stands for […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment, Local News
Rutland celebrates Amtrak service
Friday, July 29 — RUTLAND — Friday, July 29 the Amtrak Ethan Allen Express train will begin service between New York City and Burlington. On that day, a celebration will be held at the James M. Jeffords Rail Passenger Welcome […]
Local News, State News
Phil Scott signs bills on free school meals, offensive school mascots
By Peter D’Auria/VTDigger Gov. Phil Scott has signed two important bills affecting schools statewide. One create a one-year pilot program of free breakfast and lunch for Vermont students and the other bans offensive school mascots. The governor’s signatures represent victories […]
Covid 19 local resource guide, Covid-19 updates, Lifestyle, Local News
Student resiliency: Recovering from a two-year pandemic
Schools attempt to fill academic, social and emotional cracks By Victoria Gaither Who would have ever imagined on March 18, 2020, when Governor Phil Scott ordered all Vermont schools to shut down, that two years later educators would still be […]
State News
Vermont law enforcement agencies donate body armor to Ukraine
In continuation of Vermont’s efforts to support the Ukrainian people in response to the Russian invasion of peaceful Ukraine, Vermont law enforcement agencies are coordinating an effort to donate used and expired body-armor vests to military units in Ukraine. “As […]
State News
Vermont Army National Guard deploys 100 to Washington, D.C.
Trucker convoy in D.C. planned for this week Approximately 100 Vermont Army National Guard soldiers will support security operations in Washington D.C. beginning this week, according to a news release Feb. 23. Soldiers from Headquarters Company, 572nd Brigade Engineer Battalion, […]