By Kit Norton/VTDigger When the Covid-19 pandemic closed down restaurants and bars, Vermonters developed a taste for buying takeout booze. Now legislation on its way to Gov. Phil Scott’s desk would allow to-go alcohol sales for two more years. Scott indicated […]
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Vt to receive $157,500 from online vaping retailers
Attorney General TJ Donovan announced May 26 that his office has reached settlements with nine different online sellers of electronic cigarettes for violations of Vermont’s Delivery Sales Ban and Vermont’s Consumer Protection Act. Under the settlements, the companies resolved claims […]
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Vermont is digging out and building back
Jobs The number of hotel and restaurant jobs increased by 1,800 in April, out of 1,900 total new private-sector jobs last month. As Covid-19 cases declined and business restrictions loosened, jobs in the hospitality sector grew to 24,300. The sector is still […]
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New report analyzes steps to achieve Vt climate commitments
Plan presents opportunities to spur economy, reduce energy use and costs Achieving Vermont’s climate commitments is not only possible—it is also an opportunity to make energy less expensive for Vermont households and businesses while creating jobs for Vermonters. That’s one […]
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All Covid restrictions to be removed soon
Vaccinating 80% of the state’s eligible population may be achieved this week, the governor says By Polly Mikula Governor Phil Scott announced at the Friday, May 21, press conference that when 80% of Vermont’s eligible population — those age 12 and […]
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Vermont Proposition released
Captures thousands of Vermonters’ ideas for long-range recovery As the state was finalizing its budget for next year, the Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) released its summary of feedback from thousands of Vermonters who weighed in with their ideas […]
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Vermont receives federal designation for alternative fuel corridors
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) has received federal designation of three highways as alternative fuel corridors, which will further solidify and support Vermont’s efforts to decarbonize its transportation system and accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption. Earlier this month, the Federal […]
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Slate Valley School Board approves elementary and middle school reconfiguration, votes to close Castleton Village School
FAIR HAVEN —The Slate Valley Unified Union School Board voted in favor of district-wide elementary and middle school reconfiguration at its regular meeting on Monday, May 24. The board also voted to close Castleton Village School. Castleton voters will have […]
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Vermont State Colleges offer a gift for ‘Green Mountain Grads’
A tuition-free college course for the classes of 2020 and 2021 To the high school classes of 2020 and 2021: Vermont has a graduation gift for you! The state of Vermont, the Vermont State Colleges System and Vermont Student Assistance […]
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Hurry up and wait!
By Rep. Jim Harrison In a note to House members early last week, Speaker Krowinski referred to the week ahead as the “Hurry up and wait” period of the session. As the Legislature strives to meet its self-imposed adjournment deadline, […]