The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) announced the winners of the highway safety message contest on Nov. 5. Cheryl Murray, 57, of Benson, submitted the winning entry in the fall round of the contest. Murray’s message was: “Don’t take the […]
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Panel approves $75 million in grants targeted to hospitality businesses
By Anne Wallace Allen/VTDigger The Legislature’s Joint Fiscal Committee has steered an additional $75 million into grants intended to help Vermont’s hospitality businesses survive the winter. The committee, meeting Saturday, Nov. 14, approved many of the items on a proposal the Scott administration […]
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Kimbell seeks speakership
By Katy Savage Rep. Charlie Kimbell, D-Woodstock, is campaigning to be the next speaker of the House after Mitzi Johnson, D-South Hero, lost her bid for reelection on Nov. 3. Kimbell is a ranking member of the House Commerce and […]
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Vermont housing prices rose 23% from September 2019, pandemic fueling increase
By Anne Wallace Allen/VTDigger Home prices rose sharply this summer as out-of-staters moved into Vermont and market conditions deterred the construction of new houses, tightening the supply. The median sales price paid in September hit $348,000 — 23% more than […]
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Walmart chooses not to apply for frontline employees hazard grant pay for workers
All employers must apply for grants by Friday Staff report Walmart has come under fire for failing to apply for the state of Vermont’s frontline employees hazard grant pay, a program which provides grants of $1,200 and $2,000 to workers […]
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Vermont celebrates statewide universal school meals with local fresh foods as the nation observes Farm-to-School Month
During the pandemic, Vermont has ensured every child has access to free meals daily As a result of Covid-19 and waivers granted at the federal level, for the first time ever, all Vermont schools are currently providing universal school meals […]
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Vermont’s DREAM program receives $1.25 million to mentor youth affected by opioid and drug addiction
Dept. of Justice funding will expand reach in rural communities Senator Patrick Leahy announced on Oct. 30 Vermont’s DREAM program will receive a three-year, $1.25 million grant from the Department of Justice (DOJ) to support peer mentoring for elementary-aged youths […]
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State strengthens guidance on youth league and recreational sports
No out-of-state travel; spectators limited for indoor events; social events discouraged Due to rising Covid-19 case counts throughout the Northeast, and the decisions of Massachusetts and New Hampshire officials to suspend ice rink activities due to numerous outbreaks, the state […]
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Vermont hits 99.9% complete in 2020 Census
As of the end of data collection for the 2020 Census, 99.9% of housing units and addresses were accounted for in Vermont, according to the U.S. Census Bureau at an operational press briefing last week. Vermont had lagged behind in […]
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Health Connect open enrollment starts Nov. 1
Eligible Vermonters can sign up for coverage or change their health insurance plans with Vermont Health Connect from Nov. 1 – Dec. 15, 2020. The Office of the Health Care Advocate’s (HCA) helpline is available to provide free advice to […]