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 […]
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Vermont Fish & Wildlife invites Vermonters to celebrate world fish migration day
Saturday, Oct. 24 and Wednesday Oct. 28—The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department, along with several local, state and federal conservation partners, will be celebrating World Fish Migration Day on Saturday, Oct. 24 and Wednesday, Oct. 28 with in-person and online […]
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Ice rinks directed to freeze schedules for two weeks
Governor aims to prevent influx from high risk areas Following the decision by the State of New Hampshire to close indoor skating facilities for two weeks, Governor Phil Scott Oct. 16 issued an executive order prohibiting Vermont’s skating rinks from […]
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More relief money available for farm food
The state has announced $240,000 in additional relief funding was made available through two new Coronavirus Agriculture Assistance Programs that launched this past Friday, Oct. 16. Farmers Market Relief The Farmers Market Relief program will provide up to $2,000 to […]
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SBA and Treasury announce simpler PPP forgiveness for loans of $50,000 or less
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less on Oct. 8. This action streamlines the PPP forgiveness process to provide financial […]