Vermont EB-5 Regional Center Executive Director Brent Raymond accepted an invitation from U.S. Ambassador Thummalapally to Belize and spoke at the two-day 2015 SelectUSA Investment Summit Academy March 23-24 in National Harbor, Maryland. Raymond participated in the panel discussion entitled […]
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Agency to host regional meetings on teacher retention
Part of federal effort to ensure high-quality educators for all The Vermont Agency of Education (AOE) is pleased to announce seven regional meetings for public input in response to the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) call that all states must […]
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House passes budget, tax bills
By Elizabeth Hewitt, VTDigger.org After spending 10 weeks erasing an massive budget deficit, the House gave final approval to two bills that will constitute the backbone of Vermont’s finances in the coming fiscal year. House lawmakers rejected a flurry of […]
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February Housing Report shows significant increases
According to RE/MAX: the effects of record-snowfalls during the first two months of 2015 reverberated throughout New England’s housing market in February. Month-over-month, home sales again reflected the inclement weather with a decrease of 13.5 percent over January’s numbers. Year-over-year, […]
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It’s time to remove bird feeders
Photo by Everett Marshall Vermont Fish & Wildlife recommends taking down bird feeders by April 1 to avoid attracting black bears that are waking from hibernation. The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department recommends taking down bird feeders from April 1 […]
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Castleton Polling Institute releases opinion data on hot issues in Vermont
Fig. 1. Most important issue for the Vermont State Legislature to address in 2015 Fig. 2. Public support for legalizing marijuana in Vermont, by age Fig. 3. Vermonters following news about legalizing marijuana for recreational use PULL QUOTE: While 52 […]
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Vermont sugar makers celebrate spring
By Stephen Goodhue, courtesy of vermontvacation.com A sugar-maker empties a bucket full of sap into a collection tank, pulled by draft horses. A Vermont time-honored tradition March 28-29 — STATEWIDE — Vermont’s biggest harbinger of spring, maple sugar season, kicks off in March. Vermonters […]
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Decision on closing call centers put off ‘til September
Rutland station’s future to be determined By Erin Mansfield, VTDigger.org The House Appropriations Committee approved a stopgap measure Monday that puts off a decision on closing selected state police call centers until mid-September. The plan uses $425,000 in funding from […]
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Vermont ice surfaces are weakening
The public is encouraged to stay off ice-covered waterways After a long and cold winter Vermonters have been treated to a few warmer days of late. But as spring approaches, ice on waterways is getting weaker. Because of the increased risk, […]
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“Leave No Trace”
©Ember Photography A backcountry skier enjoys powder turns between the trees earlier this year. Partnering organizations are promoting safe and responsible backcountry practices statewide. Ethics promote backcountry safety and responsible use of Vermont’s winter mountain environment In an ongoing effort […]