Governor Phil Scott and Department of Financial Regulation (DFR) Commissioner Michael Pieciak announced April 22 that more than 40 additional auto insurance companies have filed plans to return premiums or reduce their rates for Vermont policyholders. DFR has moved quickly […]
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The Vermont Community Foundation gives millions to vulnerable Vermonters
$10,000 was recently granted to VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region The VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region (VNAHSR) has received a $10,000 grant from the VT Covid-19 Response Fund of the Vermont Community Foundation. The grant will be used to help […]
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Remote voting,updates from the House
By Zachariah Ralph, Rep. WDR-1 Hartland, Windsor, and West Windsor This weekend truly felt like spring had arrived and that summer will come presently. I personally am looking forward to the arrival of morel mushrooms and planting my seedlings in […]
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A turn of the spigot
By Rep Jim Harrison Two weeks ago Governor Scott indicated that as circumstances allowed us to ease the “Stay Home Stay Safe” restrictions, that he would do so, but only a quarter turn of the spigot at a time. This […]
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Something to write home about
By Sen. Dick McCormack Closing state colleges? This issue is still in play, and what I write on April 18 may be outdated by press time. But the basic frame of the discussion is likely to persist. If we approach […]
Covid-19 updates, State News
SBA approves $853 million to Vt. small businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved more than $853 million in loans to 4,896 Vermont businesses, U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy announced on Wednesday, April 15. The assistance comes from the Paycheck Protection Program that was created as part of […]
Covid-19 updates, State News
Flags to fly half-staff on the 19th of every month in 2020 to honor victims of Covid-19
On April 17, Governor Phil Scott announced a flag lowering procedure to honor Vermonters who have died due to Covid-19, making the following statement: “This Sunday, April 19, marks one month since Vermont’s first two fatalities as a result of […]
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Scott suggests rethinking Vermont’s education system ‘in its entirety’
The possible closure of three VCS campuses sparked protests, debate on state’s funding priorities By Polly Mikula There was a a torrent of public backlash over the weekend after Chancellor Jeb Spaulding on Friday, April 17, proposed the closing of […]
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Vermont alcohol sales rise sharply during pandemic
By Anne Wallace Allen/VTDigger When it comes to liquor purchases made in the first weeks of quarantine, Vermonters went for quantity over quality, buying more 1.75-liter bottles of inexpensive brands, and less of the artisanal spirits that have defined their purchasing […]
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State takes additional precautions to protect Vermonters’ drinking water
With all the sacrifices Vermonters are making to keep themselves and others healthy during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is taking extra steps to ensure that no one has to wonder if their water is safe […]