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Vermont businesses that have been hit hardest by the Covid-19 pandemic will be able to apply for up to $50,000 in emergency support on July 6, the Scott administration announced Wednesday. The Agency of Commerce and Community Development and the Department of Taxes will oversee $76 million each in emergency aid to Vermont businesses. Read VTDigger’s story.
Some of the state’s longest-running July 4th celebrations have been canceled due to restrictions on large gatherings. Now, some towns are getting creative — and meanwhile, retail fireworks sales are on the rise. Read VTDigger’s story.
Burlington had anticipated a $10 million reduction in revenue due to the Covid-19 pandemic, revised down to $8.2 million in the budget passed late Tuesday by the City Council. The virus, along with an ongoing debate over policing issues, played a key role in shaping the $78 million budget. Read VTDigger’s story.
The University of Vermont’s faculty union has filed an unfair labor practice complaint against the university, charging that administrators have left the union out of fall planning discussions. The union pointed to potential changes to teaching modality and UVM’s workplace health standards amid the coronavirus. Read VTDigger’s story.
Live Updates
FULL AUDIO: Gov. Phil Scott’s Covid-19 press briefing (July 1, 11:06 am)
VSC teams with VELCO to offer free Wi-Fi on campuses (July 1, 1:47 pm)
Scott admin Covid-19 press conferences now on Tuesday and Friday (July 1, 1:50 pm)
Health department reports 2 new Covid cases on Wednesday (July 1, 5:49 pm)
