Two former GOP lawmakers have been named one of Vermont’s Act 250 review boards.
EBT families’ food benefits rise
The federal government has authorized the Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF) and Agency of Education (AOE) to provide temporary food benefits to students (Pre-K to grade 12) who would normally receive free or reduced-price meals at school.
$120 mil redirected to VT towns, cities
Federal millions$$ once ticketed for Vermont’s 14 county governments will instead be given to cities and towns.
News report: Act 250 delayed Waterbury gun shop, stopped sugarhouse at Mormon historic site
A sugarhouse near an historic site and a firearms shop expansion both faced unexpected, questionable opposition during the Act 250 review process, according to today’s Burlington Free Press.
Guv unaware of state employee ‘equity audit’
Gov. Phil Scott stands behind the need for equity and diversity training of state employees, but said he is unaware of any plans to implement an ‘equity audit’ on state employees.
State employee says mandatory ‘equity’ indoctrination racist, sexist
A former Employee of the Year in Vermont state government says his job is in jeopardy because he questions mandatory ‘equity and diversity’ training he says was racist, sexist and anti-nuclear family.
Revenue surplus adds $52 million to pension fund
A revenue surplus powered by a resurgent state economy has added $52 million to the state pension fund.
2019, 2020 Game Wardens of the Year recognized
Two Vermont State Game Wardens were recognized by Governor Phil Scott and Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Louis Porter today in Montpelier for their exceptional performance. Warden Asa Sargent of Hartland received the […]
VT to get $60 million in opioid settlement
Vermont’s cut of a national legal settlement with opioid manufacturers is about $60 million.
UI computer upgrade lacks details, IT analyst says
A state analyst says the State of Vermont is moving too quickly on its plan to replace its decrepit unemployment insurance computer.
