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 […]
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VT Fish & Wildlife’s 2021 calendar available
The calendar is filled with stunning photos of Vermont wildlife, including white-tailed deer, moose, a bald eagle, gray tree frog, spruce grouse, swallowtail butterfly, pumpkinseed, peregrine falcon, woodcock, bobcat, and scenic Lake Willoughby. It includes photos by many well-known Vermont […]
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Vermont Department of Public Service Looks for Local Residents and Business Owners to Fill Out Broadband Survey Before Nov. 2
Vermont aims to understand how Covid-19 has affected the use and need for telecommunications services for telehealth, telework, and remote learning across the state The Covid-19 pandemic has revealed and exacerbated gaps in Vermont’s broadband infrastructure that have left too […]
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Secretary of State Jim Condos encourages Vermonters to return their mail ballots now
On Oct. 21, Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos encouraged Vermont voters to make their early voting plan, and to return their voted ballot using the safe, secure early voting option of their choice. “While voting during the Covid-19 health […]
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Vermont reports record number of returned early ballots for general election
Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos announced on Oct. 14 that a record number of ballots have been cast early in the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election as compared to ballots cast early in prior elections. As of the end […]