Single person owner-operated businesses now eligible On Monday, Aug. 3, Governor Phil Scott, the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) and the Department of Taxes announced expanded eligibility for Economic Recovery Grants for Vermont businesses negatively impacted by the […]
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Return mail-in ballots properly
Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos is encouraging all Vermont voters to ensure that they exercise their right to vote in the upcoming Aug. 11 statewide primary elections. For those voters who have requested early/absentee ballots, Secretary Condos recommends the voter […]
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Scott announces front-line employees hazard pay grant program
Employers are encouraged to apply On Monday, Aug. 3, Governor Phil Scott announced that beginning Tuesday, Aug. 4, public safety, public health, health care and human services employers whose employees worked to help mitigate or respond to Covid-19 may apply […]
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State sees unexpected revenue boost after July tax filings
By Xander Landen, VTDigger The state saw more revenue than expected after residents and businesses filed 2019 tax returns this month, which will help the state as it weathers the economic strain and budget woes from the Covid-19 pandemic. As of […]
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Governor Phil Scott announces $2.4 million in community development grants to eight Vermont communities
Hartford gets $247,200 to construct 21 new apartments On Thursday, July 23, Governor Phil Scott announced over $2.4 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) awards to eight communities in seven Vermont counties. The Vermont Dept. of Housing and Community […]
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2020 Census gears up for the big push
By Julia Purdy Among the first-time moves to make the national 10-year population count more user-friendly, faster, and also as complete as possible, the Census Bureau has come up with “Push Week” (July 27-Aug. 2), a friendly competition to see […]
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Public meeting held on Vermont’s big game management plan
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is holding a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 5, to answer questions and record public comment on the draft 2020-2030 Vermont Big Game Plan. The meeting will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams […]
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Vermont domestic and wild rabbits susceptible to deadly disease
Humans and domestic animals not at risk An exotic disease deadly to wild and domestic rabbits called rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHDV2) has been making its way through the states of California, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Texas, and […]
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Number of Vermonters holding post-high school credential has increased
53% of adults hold a certificate, degree, or industry certification, 17% short of state goal The number of Vermonters who have completed education and training after high school is on the rise. According the Lumina Foundation, 53% of working age Vermonters hold […]
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New UI initial claimants to receive verification calls from state
Beginning Tuesday, July 14, individuals who established an initial claim for unemployment insurance benefits with the Vermont Department of Labor started receiving phone calls to confirm their identity and intent to file. This extra step is being taken to protect […]