By Fred Thys/VTDigger More than 22,000 Vermonters who filed for unemployment last year could get a tax refund, according to the Dept. of Taxes. The state announced on Sept. 14 that it has begun sending checks to people who collected […]
Tag: American Rescue Plan Act
Op - Ed, Opinion
Vermont can invest in its future
By Lindsay Kurrle, secretary of the Vermont Agency of Commerce & Community Development It’s easy to look back over the last 18 months and see all of the ways that Covid has set us back: from shuttered businesses, to the […]
Commentary, Opinion
If we want to recover stronger, we have to listen to Vermonters
By Lt. Governor Molly Gray This past year has proven what we have long known to be true: Vermonters are resilient and know how to come together to get through tough times. While we should all be proud that our […]
Local News
Brandon considers wastewater infrastructure projects for ARPA funds
By Neil Allen On Monday, Brandon Town Manager David Atherton recommended that the town use the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds on wastewater projects. “Looking at the criteria, they are looking at water and wastewater projects,” he said. “The […]
State News
“Jimmy”
By Rep. Jim Harrison File it under “be careful what you divulge in a public forum.” As I began some remarks in a House session last week, I started with a short childhood story to make a point where my […]
Covid-19 updates, Local News
Mendon to receive $100k from American Rescue Plan
By Brett Yates The town of Mendon expects to receive $99,992.68 in aid from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the $1.9 trillion stimulus package signed on March 11 by President Biden. The first payment will occur within 60 days […]
State News
SBA opens shuttered venue, theater operators grants
The U.S. Small Business Administration officially open the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal on April 8 for operators of live venues, live performing arts organizations, museums and movie theaters, as well as live venue promoters, theatrical producers and talent representatives to apply […]