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Financial constraints kept Vermont lawmakers from funding the proposal. State Treasurer Mike Pieciak said he’s still hopeful the program will materialize.
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Vermont's chief health care advocate is encouraging small businesses, nonprofits and municipalities to share public comment on the increased rate proposals before the mid-July deadline.
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The bill, which lawmakers sent to Gov. Phil Scott, would require businesses with more than four employees to disclose compensation in advertisements for job openings. The governor plans to sign the bill, his spokesperson said.
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Burnt out much? A study links working late, or variable shifts with health problems later in life. Maybe it's time to quit hustle culture for good.
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The total solar eclipse passing over the northern half of Vermont could bring over 100,000 visitors and millions of dollars to the state. Lots of places are trying to get in on the action.
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Research shows that low-income Americans are statistically less likely to vote than their higher-income counterparts.
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Biden admin providing $1.5 billion to GlobalFoundries to make computer chips in New York and VermontThe Biden administration said Monday that the government intends to provide $1.5 billion to the computer chip company GlobalFoundries to expand its domestic production in New York and Vermont.
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Vermont legislators are considering two bills that would raise taxes on the state's wealthiest residents.
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St. Albans city and town will experience three and a half minutes of darkness during the upcoming eclipse in April. A city planning coordinator and inn owner tell us how they're preparing.
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Nearly 130 people lost their jobs when the Putney Paper Mill closed last week.