On Oct. 10, Treasurer Mike Pieciak announced the successful launch of the Vermont Saves program’s pilot phase. Vermont Saves was unanimously approved by the Vermont Legislature and signed into law by Governor Scott in 2023. The program establishes a workplace retirement plan for Vermonters who are not offered a plan through their employer. Seven businesses are participating in…
In collaboration with Attorney General Charity Clark, Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas shared a new webpage and two PSA videos on Oct. 9 to warn voters about disinformation and scams they may encounter this election season. “Election season is when we come together to engage with our communities and advocate for the visions and values we…
As General Election ballots begin arriving in Vermont mailboxes, Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas urged voters to make a voting plan. The General Election, scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, will determine officeholders for the U.S. president, vice president, U.S. senator, U.S. representative, and several state offices, including governor, lieutenant governor, and state legislators.…
Staff report “It’s not every day that a middle or high school student—and their school and family—get to participate in a study that contributes to academic research on both a national and global scale,” wrote interim principal of Woodstock Union High School/Middle School (WUHSMS) Aaron Cinquemani. “In partnership with the University of North Carolina (UNC) and the Winston…