Bill introduced to end conflicts of interest at the Federal Reserve
For immediate release WASHINGTON, May 22 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today introduced legislationto prohibit banking industry executives from serving as directors of the 12 Federal Reserve regional banks. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) is an original co-sponsor of the measure to end conflicts of interest involving regulators and the financial institutions they regulate. She joined Sanders [...]
Vt. resort now producing energy from solar trackers
For immediate release Smuggler’s Notch, VT – May 22, 2012… Well accustomed to carefully tracking snow storms throughout the winter season, the northern Vermont ski area and vacation destination Smuggler’s Notch Resort will now be tracking something new— the sun. Smugglers’ has installed 35 Vermont-made AllSun solar trackers, which use GPS and wireless technology to follow the [...]
Vermont National Guard announces public visiting hours for the Vermont National Guard Fallen Heroes Memorial and the Vermont Veterans Memorial Library and Museum
For immediate release The Vermont National Guard’s Fallen Heroes Memorial and the Vermont Veterans Memorial Library and Museum will be open to the public on Saturday and Monday, Memorial Day from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm to give Vermonters an opportunity to visit and pay respect to the Vermont National Guard’s Fallen Heroes in commemoration [...]
Vermont Restaurant Week Donates $6000 to the Vermont Foodbank
For immediate release May 22, 2012 – Burlington, Vt. – Seven Days is proud to announce that $6000 will be donated to the Vermont Foodbank as a result of Vermont Restaurant Week. This popular event was presented by Vermont Federal Credit Union and organized by Seven Days, publisher of 7 Nights, the statewide guide to [...]
Vermont Humanities Council seeks nominations for tenth annual Victor R. Swenson Humanities Educator award
For immediate release Montpelier, Vt. — Do you know a Vermont teacher who has inspired you and who deserves statewide recognition? For ten years, the Vermont Humanities Council has honored such teachers with the Victor R. Swenson Humanities Educator Award, which recognizes a Vermont educator in grades 6 through 12 who exemplifies excellence in the [...]
Risks to public health from biomass burning — American Lung Association speaks
For immediate release Tuesday, May 22nd at 7 PM – Unitarian Universalist Church 21 Fairground Road – Springfield, Vermont Special Guest Speaker – Theodore Marcy MD, MPH Vermont Lung Center UVM – American Lung Association. The North Springfield Action (NoSag) group is pleased to have a special guest speaker at our May Public Event. We [...]
Governor Shumlin to praise Outright Vermont Wednesday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Burlington, VT – This Wednesday, May 23rd, from 2:45pm-3:15pm, Governor Peter Shumlin will visit the Outright Vermont queer youth space at 241 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, VT to thank the youth, staff, board, and volunteers for their work to advocate for stronger anti-harassment legislation this year. Bill H412, which allows individuals to sue schools for not [...]
League of American Bicyclists ranks Vermont 18th nationwide as bike-friendly state
For immediate release MONTPELIER, Vt– The League of American Bicyclists (LAB) has released its annual Bicycle Friendly States Ranking. Vermont finished 7th in the Northeast category and 18th nationwide. Vermont’s ranking was based on a number of key indicators, including infrastructure and funding that provide on-the-ground bicycle facilities. Education and encouragement programs that promote cycling [...]
Secretary of State Jim Condos announces awards winners of 2012 poster and essay contest
Secretary of State Jim Condos honored the winners of the 2012 Vermont Secretary of State’s Poster and Essay Contest on Tuesday, May 22nd at the State House in Montpelier.
Rural Vermont applauds passage of industrial hemp amendment
In light of the overwhelming passage of legislation favoring Industrial Hemp farming, Rural Vermont is pleased to see that Vermont farmers are now one step closer to growing hemp.
