Twenty-one Vermont employers join the “Drive the Dream Vermont” initiative On Sept. 16, Gov. Peter Shumlin joined Drive Electric Vermont in celebrating the launch of “Drive the Dream Vermont,” a campaign to increase the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in […]
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Governor kicks off new downpayment assistance program
On Sept. 18, Executive Director Sarah Carpenter of the Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) announced that Governor Shumlin has joined leaders from VHFA, the Vermont Legislature and the business community to launch a bold new effort to help the state’s […]
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Retirement incentive attracts 272 state employees
By Elizabeth Hewitt, VTDigger.org Some 272 state employees are on track to retire under an incentive program designed to reduce the state’s labor costs, Treasurer Beth Pearce told lawmakers Tuesday, Sept. 15. As part of the budget for fiscal year […]
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Banner apple harvest reported statewide
By Polly Lynn If you’ve seen an apple tree lately, you’d know this was a good year for the state’s largest fruit crop as each tree struggles to hold up the weight of hundreds apples. “We’re looking at one of […]
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Vermont State Police report traffic safety data for 2015
The Vermont State Police participated in the Labor Day weekend national Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) over the holiday weekend from Friday, Sept. 4 through Monday Sept. 7. Sadly, there were two fatalities on Vermont roadways this past holiday […]
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Governor says Vermont clean energy economy grows by 6.2 percent; now supports 16,231 jobs
Vermont’s clean energy economy continues to grow and create good jobs for Vermonters, according to a report released Monday, Sept. 14, by Gov. Peter Shumlin and the Department of Public Service (DPS). At Building Energy, the governor was joined by […]
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Dunne declares run for governor
By Anne Galloway/VTDigger Matt Dunne, former state senator. By Anne Galloway, VTDigger.com A Democratic gubernatorial primary in 2016 is now official. Matt Dunne, a Google executive, announces his bid for governor via email Wednesday morning. Dunne’s candidacy sets up a […]
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Phil Scott joins race for governor
By John Herrick/VTDigger.org Lt. Gov. Phil Scott By Jasper Craven and Anne Galloway, VTDigger.org Republican Lt. Gov. Phil Scott made official what has long been assumed — he will run for Vermont governor in 2016. “I’ve made this decision because […]
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Vermont receives $4 million to combat prescription drug overdoses
The Vermont Department of Health has received a $4 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to prevent overdose deaths related to prescription opioids, Gov. Peter Shumlin and Health Commissioner Harry Chen announced Sept. 4. The […]
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Coloradans now oppose marijuana legalization
Research poll shows only one quarter of voters feel regulation is adequate On Aug. 26 news was released in Denver that is a negative for the marijuana industry. SmithJohnson Research, a polling firm who has worked with Democrats and Republicans, […]