Representing Dover, Jamaica, Somerset, Stratton and Wardsboro
The U.S. Small Business Administration would like to help Veterans, Service Members and their families start or grow a business. On November 8 during National Veteran Small Business Week, the Vermont District Office of the SBA is hosting an event to learn more about owning a small business. The event will go over specific services and programs available …
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Deerfield Valley employees, residents and employers invited to attend Ambitious health care reform that changes how providers are paid is currently being implemented across the state. Come participate in a discussion to better understand how these changes will impact your premiums and access to care. We will also discuss passage this past year of an …
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Tuesday October 9 Tue 6:30 PM at the Stamford Elementary School we are hosting another public forum. Thus far these forums have been excellent opportunities for me to hear from and respond to small groups about specific constituent concerns. Act 46, workforce, healthcare, telephone and internet service, carbon taxes and climate change have been the most frequent …
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Vermont seek's proposals for the administration and implementation of the electric school and transit bus pilot program
I was fortunate enough to attend today's dedication of a Gold Star Family monument and to meet 95 year old Medal of Honor recipient Hershel "Woody" Williams. Woody survived the battle on Iwo Jima. Woody spoke of his mission to draw attention to the sacrifice made by families and friends of fallen soldiers, and his …
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I attended the Vermont State Board of Education hearing on September 19, 2018 at Green Mountain Union High School, Chester, VT. This hearing was for the State Board to hear from districts prior to deciding what to do with those that didn't opted to merge voluntarily. The 95 districts that didn't merge submitted alternative plans, or Section …
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Many thanks for the enthusiastic conversation and questions on phones and internet, Act 46, Irene recovery (still!), telemarketers and carbon.
PRESS RELEASE: Public Forums on a Cost and Benefit Analysis of Policies to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Vermont. The Joint Fiscal Office (JFO) has finalized a contract for independent professional assistance to complete a study of policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Vermont, per Act 11 of 2018. That contract is with Resources …
Announcement on the launch of Vermont’s new Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) program. In total $2.4 in funding will be available over multiple years to support the installation of Level 2 and DC fast charge stations at qualified locations in Vermont. The grant proceeds result from settlements to partially resolve Volkswagen’s violations of the Clean Air Act. This …
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As companies like Uber and Airbnb continue growing across Vermont, two new state laws to better regulate the "gig economy" are now in effect. — Read on digital.vpr.net/post/new-vermont-rules-regulate-gig-economy-companies-including-airbnb-and-uber
Vermont State Representative Laura Sibilia 