Vermont Chamber members gear up for sales tax holiday
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 25, 2010 Contact: Jeff Morton Director of Communications (802) 229-2273 jmorton@vtchamber.com Businesses to Capitalize on Tax-Free Incentive Vermont business owners have high expectations for the approaching sales tax holiday scheduled for Saturday, March 6 and they are remaining confident that the day will provide a much needed boost to their [...]
$250,000 in state grants available for planning projects
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: David Mace (802) 828-5229 February 26, 2010 MONTPELIER, Vt. – The state is making roughly $250,000 in grants available to communities across the state for municipal planning and other special projects. Officials at the Vermont Department of Economic, Housing and Community Development announced the Municipal Planning Grants of up to $15,000, [...]
Douglas congratulates Department of Finance and Management for award
For Immediate Release: February 26, 2010 Contact: David M. Coriell (802) 828-3333 Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Jim Douglas today congratulated the Vermont Department of Finance and Management for receiving the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting – the highest recognition in the area of government accounting and financial reporting – from the Government [...]
Gube forum: Racine, Dunne support universal health care
Only two candidates made an appearance; Dubie is a no-show, sends staffer to videotape forum.
Senate proposes bill to address human trafficking in Vermont
February 26, 2010 Montpelier – On February 24, 2010, the Vermont State Senate proved its commitment to combating human trafficking in our state with the passage of S. 272, “An act related to human trafficking.” S. 272 proposes a task force and law enforcement advisory board to focus specifically on the issues related to human [...]
UVM celebrates 25th anniversary of first Kunin inauguration on March 2
Contact: Jeff Wakefield, (802) 578-8830 In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the inauguration of Madeleine Kunin, the state’s first female governor, a symposium titled “What Is the Role of Government? Then and Now” will be held on March 2 at the Dudley H. Davis Center. The event is free and open to the public. [...]
Dairy industry leaders unite to offer recommendations to USDA
For Immediate Release: February 24, 2010 Contact: Kelly Loftus 802-828-3829 Proposals presented to USDA Secretary Vilsack to support dairy industry Burlington, Vt – During the recent visit of USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack to Vermont, dairy industry leaders from across the state came together to present a statement on behalf of dairy producers encouraging Secretary Vilsack [...]
Still Silly after all these years: Silver rides again
This is the story of Silver’s near-death experience. I’d love to know if he saw the bright lights, but he’s not talking — he’s no Mister Ed.
Lunderville: The property tax riddle
For every 3.4 students we lost from the classroom, schools hired an additional teacher or staff person.
Entergy will not give up, neither can we
Entergy denies the importance of the historic Senate vote to shut down Yankee and wants the Legislature to ignore its years of mismanagement.
