Submitted Seated at the table for the July 9th’s signing ceremony (L-R): Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, and Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin. On July 9, at the Climate Summit of the Americas meeting in Toronto, Canada, Governor […]
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Opinion
Economic Development throughout Vermont
As we work to make sure Vermont’s economy works for every Vermonter, our focus has to be on growing jobs and opportunity statewide, especially in more rural parts of the state that were hit hardest by the Great Recession. That’s […]
State News
Gov. Shumlin caps legislative session by signing 76 bills
Gov. Peter Shumlin has capped off this legislative session by signing the last of 76 bills passed by the Legislature this year. “I was proud to sign so many pieces of legislation into law that will help make Vermont’s economy […]
State News
Shumlin signs water quality bill
By Sarah Olsen, VTDigger.org On Tuesday, June 16, on the shore of Lake Champlain, Governor Peter Shumlin signed a bill that aims to improve the quality of the state’s waterways . The bill, H.35, raises money through a 0.2 percent […]
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Child protection reform bill becomes law
By Elizabeth Hewitt, VTDigger.org Flanked by dozens of lawmakers, state officials and others, Gov. Peter Shumlin signed into law Monday, June 15, a bill that addresses wide-ranging aspects of Vermont’s child protection system. Lawmakers first began work on S.9 more […]
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Governor signs energy bill H.40
On Thursday, June 11, Gov. Peter Shumlin signed into law a comprehensive energy bill that is anticipated to create new jobs, save Vermonters on energy costs, and help Vermont achieve one-quarter of its greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets by 2050. […]
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Gov. Shumlin will not seek re-election
Courtesy of Sen. Leahy Governor Peter Shumlin By Polly Lynn Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin announced Monday, June 8, that he will not seek a fourth term. Shumlin told reporters that after much thought, consideration and review of his initial goals […]
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Gov. Shumlin signs $616 million transportation bill
On May 28, Gov. Peter Shumlin signed the FY 2016 transportation bill, which builds on recent years of progress in improving the overall condition of Vermont’s transportation infrastructure. Joined by legislative leaders and Transportation Secretary Sue Minter, the governor signed […]
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Vermont joins first-of-its-kind international effort to combat climate change
“Under 2 MOU” signatories commit to reduce greenhouse gas emissions Governor Peter Shumlin announced May 21 that Vermont has signed onto a first-of-its-kind agreement with international leaders from 11 other states and countries, collectively representing more than $4.5 trillion in […]
Local News
Speedy broadband spreads to more rural communities; $900,000 invested
By Stephen Seitz Last week, Gov. Peter Shumlin announced about $900,000 to speed up broadband service in a number of Vermont towns, including Rochester, Pittsfield, Norwich, Randolph, Royalton, Jamaica, Reading and Bradford. Rochester Town Clerk JoAnne McDonnell said, “It’s the […]