The Vermont Legislature approved AVR in 2016 with just a single “no” vote. It automatically registers to vote any driver’s license (both first time or renewal) applicant of age, unless the applicant consciously chooses to “opt out.”
Tax breaks in the 2017 tax reform championed by President Donald Trump could help fund new affordable housing for low-income Vermonters. The law created “Opportunity Zones” for private capital to receive tax breaks by helping struggling Vermont communities.
The Burlington Electric Department has set a goal for net-zero energy usage by 2030, a policy which could have a big impact for electric, transportation and heating costs if implemented.
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to undo Obama-era regulations on the emissions of methane gas, and the goal is to save oil and natural gas producers $123 million over the next several years. However, Vermont’s main natural gas provider isn’t on board.
The state of Vermont is once again without a permanent chief of cybersecurity. For the second time in a year, an interim person will serve until the state’s digital information chief hires a permanent replacement.
“Hemp feed pellets are formed from either the whole plant or parts of the hemp plant. Due to spikes in cannabinoid concentrations as a plant matures in the final weeks of the growth cycle, significant amounts of fat-soluble cannabinoids can be introduced to Vermont branded meat and milk.”
Sen. Patrick Leahy accepted a $1,000 donation on November 4, 2018 from the National Cannabis Industry Association PAC, SAM (Smart Approaches to Marijuana) reported Friday.
The first step in finding good hopper water is to seek out cold water tributaries of bigger rivers. These little creeks are replete with small brook and brown trout and the very occasional larger visitor seeking out cooler waters while the main stem rivers are low.
Gov. Phil Scott supports shrinking the U.S. Border Patrol enforcement zone from the current 100-mile standard, he said at a press conference Thursday.
Vermont has joined a 48-state investigation of Google to see if the tech giant has violated state or federal antitrust laws, according to an announcement by Attorney General T.J. Donovan.
The study had been suggested in the wake of former Rep. Kiah Morris’ decision last year to end her re-election campaign, when she and others were critical of the department for not making any arrests concerning her complaints of racially motivated harassment and threats.
Green Mountain Power is showing its support for the political Global Climate Strike by increasing green energy rebates and partnering with Vermont customers and communities to reduce carbon emissions.