Burlington voters have approved moving forward with construction of a new high school and technical center. Burlingtonians approved the $165 million bond measure, which passed with more than 75% of the votes.
Vermont Community Broadband Board (VCBB) released a Workforce Development Plan Thursday focusing on targeting, recruiting, and training people to work on all aspects of Vermont’s universal build-out of broadband.
ANR has reached the next step in filing a suite of new rules and amendments to existing rules related to low emission and electric vehicles. These rules support meeting Vermont’s emission reduction requirements, as required by the Global Warming Solutions Act.
Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement in response to the guilty verdicts delivered in State vs. Gurung. This case was originally dismissed by the Chittenden County State’s Attorney, Sarah George, in 2019.
Six days out from the November 8 general election for Vermont’s open Senate seat, the Gerald Malloy for U.S. Senate campaign has received a key endorsement from former president Donald Trump.
“This is a great opportunity for towns to boost the power of the dollars they spend getting their residents connected. This match enables their funds to go much further, getting them connected faster and ultimately at a lower cost,” said Gov. Phil Scott.
The text, which promoted Ms. Balint’s political experience in Vermont, offered the erroneous statement that “she’s up against an anti-choice opponent who won’t fight to lower prescription drug costs.”
Vermont’s Clean Water Board is asking the public to weigh in on how they would like to prioritize approximately $50.6 million, available through the State Fiscal Year 2024 Clean Water Budget, to clean up water pollution in Vermont’s lakes, streams, and wetlands.
In order to counter misinformation by supporters of Proposal 5/Article 22, Vermonters for Good Government created a website page dedicated to published legal opinions and observations by Vermont attorneys who hold Pro-Choice, Pro-Life, pro-Proposal 5, and anti-Proposal 5 positions.
Vermont has over 1,000 dams and the DEC estimates that hundreds no longer serve a useful purpose. Many of these dams degrade water quality and aquatic habitat, restrict the movement of fish and other wildlife, increase maintenance and liability costs, and pose significant risks to public safety.
“Investing in water, sewer and stormwater initiatives is key to revitalizing communities and spurring economic growth,” said Governor Phil Scott.
Today Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos encouraged Vermonters who plan to vote early by mail in the November 8 General Election to mail their ballots no later than October 31, to ensure adequate time for their mailed ballot to reach the Town Clerk.