Lunderville releases Oct. revenue figures — slow Vermont economy still a concern
State of Vermont Agency of Administration Neale F. Lunderville, Secretary Office of the Secretary [phone] 802-828-3322 Pavilion Office Building [fax] 802-828-3320 109 State Street Montpelier, VT 05609-0201 www.adm.state.vt.us2 PRESS RELEASE November 16, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Neale F. Lunderville (802) 828-3322 Montpelier, VT – Secretary of Administration Neale F. Lunderville Announces Vermont’s October Revenue [...]
Governor Douglas joins Commissioners Vilaseca and Dale to highlight efforts to prevent child sexual abuse
At a State House press conference today, Governor Jim Douglas, Department of Education (DOE) Commissioner Armando Vilaseca, and Department for Children and Families…
Douglas appoints Mello, Tomasi, Gerety to superior courts
“These three individuals are respected among their peers and bring experience, commitment and a clear understanding of the law to the bench,” said Governor Douglas. “I am pleased to make these appointments today and thank each for their service to Vermont.”
Douglas dedicates Global War on Terror Memorial
“Vermont has a long history of answering the call to arms to defend our nation, and this memorial recognizes those who volunteered and gave their lives in our defense,” said Governor Douglas, who went on to highlight the wide support given to this project. “This dedication has been made possible by the determination and generosity of patriotic Vermonters.”
Governor Douglas inducted into Maple Leaf Foundation’s Academy of Distinguished Canadians and Americans
Governor Jim Douglas was inducted into the Maple Leaf Foundation’s Academy of Distinguished Canadians and Americans this weekend at a ceremony in Boston.
Report recommends consolidation of Vermont affordable housing groups
The report – prepared by the Weidner Group, a firm specializing in finding efficiencies in government – recommends combining three non-profit quasi-governmental entities as well as the state’s affordable housing program into one agency, and setting specific goals and performance standards to be met.
Errecart: Shumlin’s “dishonesty” about taxes
In 2009 Shumlin did support a $6 million income tax cut. He failed to mention that in the same bill, there were income tax increases of $15 million. The result is that he led the charge to enact, over Gov. Douglas’ veto, a bill that had $9 million in net income tax increases.
State to receive $375,889 additional federal funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
For Immediate Release: September 24, 2010 Contact: David M. Coriell (802) 828-3333 Vermont Recognized for Outstanding Nutritional Assistance Outreach Efforts State to receive $375,889 additional federal funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Jim Douglas welcomed the news that Vermont was recognized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for its improved [...]
Douglas announces Swan Valley Cheese locates to Swanton
For Immediate Release: September 1, 2010 Contact: David M. Coriell (802) 828-3333 Governor Douglas Announces New Cheese Manufacturer Locating In Swanton Swan Valley Cheese Will Create Up To 55 Jobs For Vermonters SWANTON, Vt. – Governor Jim Douglas announced today that a new cheese manufacturing company will be locating in Swanton, creating up to 55 [...]
Douglas: Vermont must make responsible choice with federal education money
Using this one-time federal money to avoid tough decisions would not only leave Vermonters on the hook for $19 million or more in property tax increases next year, it would make it more difficult for the next governor and the next Legislature to advance necessary reforms to reduce property taxes.
