Condos: Transparency must extend to "all levels of government"
Press Release Openness and Transparency in State Government: Jim Condos – A Comprehensive Approach to Good Government Wednesday, September 8, 2010 Follow up to 11:30am Press Conference – Vermont State House Steps For Immediate Release Contact: Jim Condos – (802)238-3809/jcondos@aol.com A commitment to open government must go much further than open campaign races. It must [...]
Douglas proclaims September National Preparedness Month
For Immediate Release: September 2, 2010 Contact: David M. Coriell, Office of the Governor, (802) 828-3333 Mark Bosma, Vermont Emergency Management, (800) 347-0488 Governor Douglas Proclaims September as National Preparedness Month Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Jim Douglas has proclaimed September to be “National Preparedness Month” in Vermont. Preparedness Month is a nationwide effort to encourage [...]
Douglas names members of Native American Commission panel
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 3, 2010 Contact: David Mace (802) 828-5229 Native American Commission Members Named Panel Will Establish New Tribal Recognition Process MONTPELIER, Vt. – Governor Jim Douglas has appointed nine new members of the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs, the first step in establishing a program for state recognition of Native American [...]
Douglas administration launches eProcurement program
For Immediate Release: August 24, 2010 Contact: David M. Coriell (802) 828-3333 Governor Douglas Announces Implementation of eProcurement for the State of Vermont New system to save at least $3 million annually in full use Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Jim Douglas today announced that the Administration will begin implementing eProcument for the State of Vermont [...]
Republican Governors Association launches ad for Dubie featuring Douglas voiceover
RGA spokesman: “Vermont is one of those states where we think we can be helpful. We think Brian Dubie is the best candidate in the field. It’s a competitive race and we feel our presence there can help him get elected.”
In Profile: With head-on approach to state’s fiscal problems, Racine is betting he can finish first
Racine says the budget gap can be solved through government efficiencies, targeted taxes on Internet sales or junk food and careful use of cash reserves.
Douglas announces $400,000 brownfields grant
For Immediate Release: August 18, 2010 Contact: David M. Coriell (802) 828-3333 Governor Douglas Announces $400,000 Brownfields Clean-up Grant Funds will help re-develop contaminated properties St. Albans, Vt. – Governor Jim Douglas was joined by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and local officials today to announce that the State of Vermont has been awarded $400,000 from [...]
Douglas announces $1.8 million in downtown tax credits for 19 communities
For Immediate Release: Contact: David M. Coriell (802) 828-3333 Governor Douglas Announces $1.8 Million in Downtown Tax Credits State tax credits will help revitalize historic buildings in 19 communities Barre, Vt. — Governor Jim Douglas today announced the allocation of $1.8 million in tax credits for 19 Vermont communities to assist in the renovation or [...]
Dunne on video: The state’s economy is “losing ground dramatically”
The total number of businesses launched in the state dropped significantly from 2003 through 2009, from a high of about 2,700 new companies to a low of about 1,800, according to a chart Dunne presented at a press conference in Winooski. The chart was based on data from the Vermont Secretary of State’s office.
Douglas returns from whirlwind tour of Afghanistan, Iraq
In all, there are 1,500 Vermonters deployed in Afghanistan — the largest number of National Guard forces from any state.
