“We hope these incentive changes will make a difference in curbing the worst effects of climate change,” Transportation Secretary Joseph Flynn said.
Vermont regulators approve double-digit health insurance hikes
“While we were able to reduce these rate requests, we know that Vermonters will still struggle to pay for their health care,” Board chairman Owen Foster said in a statement.
Vermont #1 worldwide in niche ‘captive insurance’ industry
As the global captive insurance industry meets this week in South Burlington, Vermont can rightly claim: We’re #1!
New disaster license plate says Vermonters are tough, too
Vermonters aren’t only strong – we’re tough, too. Or so the new license plate says.
$20 million just the start for business flood recovery, Scott says
When the program opens, businesses will be eligible for a grant of 20% of the net documented uncovered damage to their physical property up to a maximum of $20,000.
Scott administration considers flood-plain home buyout
The governor called on Congress to pass supplemental (additional) funding for buyouts in of homes in chronic flood zones.
Scott relaxes DMV, prescription medication, other state regs due to flood emergency
The State of Emergency has led to a temporary suspension of state government regulations, deadlines and requirements.
$20 million in quick flood aid to businesses
The Business Emergency Gap Assistance Program will be administered by the Department of Economic Development and provide $20 million in grants directly to impacted businesses and not-for-profits who suffered physical damage due to the severe flooding.
New State website helps flood recovery efforts
“We will have a forward-facing application that they can file an initial claim through, and the difference between today and Wednesday will not change the timeliness,” DOL Commissioner Harrington said.
Newly-created job will prepare budgets for Legislature’s staff offices
The 12 separate offices in the Vermont Legislature will soon have their very own budget development staffer.