The home for ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý's coverage of economy and working issues affecting the state of Vermont.
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Women represent only about 4% of construction workers in Vermont, and female participation in career and technical education programs is well below the national average.
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Vermont businesses increasingly see employee housing as an investment in their future, but with bosses doubling as landlords, complications can arise.
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Vermonters lost nearly $8 million to fraud last year. While data shows more young people are victimized by fraud, older adults lose more money. It’s why AARP and other advocates say it’s so important seniors learn how to avoid being swindled.
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Student loan repayments are restarting after a three year pause, impacting over 43 million federal borrowers. Also, tips on how to address financial stress and anxiety.
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Vermont saw the bulk of this summer's catastrophic flooding the week of July 10 � but another big storm hit the state later that month. And FEMA now says damage from that second round of flooding will also be part of the federal disaster declaration.
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Bear Pond Books was one of many businesses in Montpelier forced to close its doors due to flood damage this summer.
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Data analysis shows far fewer Vermonters are entering the workforce compared to those who are retiring, according to Vermont Futures Project Executive Director Kevin Chu.
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Vermont's Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas discusses a residential database of contractors and more.
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State economists predict at least six more months of good performance.
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The ice stays cool all summer, under the shade of ice houses, buried in sawdust.