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Tag Archives: Economy and Jobs

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Vermont committee favorably passes basic needs budget bill

The bill, introduced by Rep. Tiffany Bleumle, D-Chittenden, calls for the creation of a technical advisory committee that would be charged with updating the methodology the state uses in determining how much money families need to earn to live in the state.

1 day ago March 22, 2023 in TNR News.
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19 ‘freedom-loving states’ form anti-ESG alliance

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is leading the alliance, which includes Govs. Kim Reynolds of Iowa, Tate Reeves of Mississippi, Brian Kemp of Georgia, Spencer Cox of Utah, Jim Justice of West Virginia, Mark Gordon of Wyoming, and Kay Ivey of Alabama, among others.

6 days ago March 17, 2023 in U.S..
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Another slice of ARPA funding pushed into Vermont’s economy

“These grants will help businesses and organizations critical to their communities continue to recover and grow, increasing critical support like housing, child care, and wastewater to more Vermonters,” Gov. Scott said. “These projects represent ARPA dollars at work.”

1 week ago March 16, 2023 in TNR News.
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John Klar: Biden worse than Jimmy Carter

There are striking parallels — and contrasts — between Jimmy Carter’s leadership during the 1970s Oil Crisis and Joe Biden’s initiatives during the current “Climate” Crisis.

1 week ago March 15, 2023 in Commentary.
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Tom Evslin: I’m from the government and I’m here to help them

Will we have an Occupy Silicon Valley Movement? Will the Tea Party rise again? In this case the #cronycapitalism center is wrong and the anti#wealthfare fringes on the right and left are correct.

1 week ago March 14, 2023 in Commentary.
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Did Silicon Valley Bank prioritize social justice over risk management?

Bank documents also seem to indicate that corporate leadership may have been more interested in things like environmental sustainability, climate change, and diversity initiatives than risk management.

1 week ago March 14, 2023 in U.S..
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House heavyweight backs VT ‘regenerative economy’ overhaul by 2046

A House bill introduced March 1 would have plans in place by 2026 to overhaul the entire Vermont economy into a “regenerative economy.”

March 7, 2023 in TNR News.
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Bill would reauthorize commission to support economic growth in rural regions

The legislation filed Wednesday is sponsored by U.S. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-NH; Susan Collins, R-ME; and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY. Other sponsors include Sens. Peter Welch, D-VT; Maggie Hassan, D-NH; and Bernie Sanders, I-VT.

February 24, 2023 in TNR News.

Forest Products Association says ‘unnecessary’ to restrict third of Vermont’s lands

Last Thursday, lawmakers in the House Committee on Environment and Energy heard testimony on a bill that would restrict about a third of the state’s lands from development.

February 15, 2023 in TNR News.
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Vermont’s ski areas pivot with warmer winters

With winter weather becoming harder to predict, Vermont’s skiing and outdoor recreation industry is looking at new ways to keep the season’s business going.

February 15, 2023 in TNR News.
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Empty positions strain mental health services in Vermont

Nearly one in five positions sits empty within Washington County’s state-designated mental health provider. That’s a slight improvement from the vacancy rate over the last 18 months.

February 14, 2023 in TNR News.
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Lawmakers’ appetite for state programs is way bigger than the state’s work force

Finding labor is not just a problem here, it’s a statewide problem. And it’s not just a problem finding postal workers, it’s a problem across every industry.

February 7, 2023 in Commentary.

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