Shumlin talks with VSEA about furlough option, imposes hiring freeze
The administration will implement an immediate hiring freeze across state government. All requests to fill vacant positions will require specific approval of the office of the Secretary of Administration.
The Shumlin era begins
Balancing the budget is part of a much bigger problem, Shumlin said, tied to economic stagnation. The long term solution to the state’s ongoing, structural shortfalls is job creation, he said. FULL TEXT OF SPEECH
Video release: Douglas bids the state adieu
The video by Catherine Hughes features the speech and cut shots of the members of the audience, including Dorothy Douglas and members of the governor’s administration.
Addison Northeast Education teachers union contemplates strike
Teachers have been working without a contract for more than seven months, and have continued their push for a negotiated settlement that is fair to them, the schools and the communities. They have negotiated with the boards for nearly a year.
Margolis: Without veto-sustaining mission, House GOP is in search of purpose
“I strongly believe we have a purpose here,” said Rep. Donald Turner, the House Minority Leader, while acknowledging that “our caucus understands that its roll has changed substantially.”
Welch sworn in for third term
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, January 5, 2011 CONTACT: Paul Heintz Welch sworn in for third term as Vermont’s representative to Congress WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Peter Welch on Wednesday was sworn in to his third term as Vermont’s sole representative to the U.S. House. “It is truly an honor to represent the people of Vermont [...]
Stratton Corporation to pay $55,000 fine
In the Consent Order entered by the Vermont Superior Court, Civil Division, Windham Unit, Stratton and the District admitted to two separate discharge incidents that violated the conditions of their Indirect Discharge Permits issued to them by the State: In December of 2004, a discharge associated with 821,000 gallons of secondarily treated effluent was released through an open valve at a wastewater treatment facility owned by the District and operated by Stratton. Some of the effluent overflowed from a holding tank and eventually was discharged into a tributary of the Winhall River.
Vermont Historical Society marks 30th anniversary of Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program on MLK Day
The Vermont Historical Society is teaming up with the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program to present two programs honoring the life of Dr. King on Monday, January 17 at noon at the Vermont History Center in Barre and 7:00 p.m. at the Vermont History Museum in Montpelier.
Margolis: Is Vermont’s slow population growth a problem?
It’s hard to exaggerate the connection between a population dominated by white Anglos and a population that will not grow. According to a Census Bureau projection, “the non-Hispanic White population would contribute nothing to population growth after 2030 because it would be declining in size.”
Susan Spaulding, Lisa Kunin top list of Shumlin staff appointments
Susan Spaulding will be Director of Constituent Services and Appointments to Boards and Commissions; Lisa Kunin has been named executive assistant to the Governor.
