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Recent News Releases - Past 7 Days

July 01, 2009

Bow Hunter Instructor Training Offered July 18

Do you have a passion for bow hunting? There is no more powerful way to give back to what you love than with a gift of your time.Read more

July 01, 2009

Governor Douglas Ranked in Top Ten “Green Governors”

Governor Jim Douglas was recently named one of the nation’s top ten “Greenest Governors” by Greenopia, an online directory of eco-friendly retailers, services, and organizations.Read more

July 01, 2009

Vermont Muzzleloader Antlerless Deer Permits in 16 WMUs

Vermont's antlerless deer hunting lottery applications for the muzzleloader season are available on the Fish & Wildlife Department’s website, at Fish & Wildlife district offices, and at license agents statewide.Read more

July 01, 2009

State Fish and Wildlife Camps Rise in Popularity

A record number of students from throughout Vermont are enrolled this summer at the state’s two Green Mountain Conservation Camps, according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. Read more

July 01, 2009

Stay Safe during Thunderstorms

The National Weather Service forecast for this afternoon and this evening calls for a chance of strong thunderstorms.Read more

July 01, 2009

Vermont Businesses Go 100 Smoke-Free On July 1

New legislation that goes in to effect July 1 will ban smoking in all Vermont workplaces.Read more

July 01, 2009

Health Department Alerts Consumers to Hannaford Beef Recall

The Vermont Department of Health is alerting consumers to a recall of beef products, including ground beef, by Hannaford supermarkets in Vermont.Read more

July 01, 2009

Vermont Coalition Promotes Importance of Getting Tested for HIV

The Vermont Department of Health is working collaboratively with a number of AIDS service organizations and the Fletcher Allen Health Care Comprehensive Care Clinic to promote a new website (www.gettestedvermont.com) that reminds Vermonters who are at risk to consider getting tested for the HIV antibody. Read more

July 01, 2009

State Historic Sites Host Fourth of July Events

The Fourth of July weekend in Vermont offers many ways to celebrate, but to truly appreciate the meaning of the holiday the state’s historic sites are the place to start. Read more

July 01, 2009

Vermont Calendar of Events: July 2009

If you’re thinking about where to spend the Fourth of July, you’ll have no trouble finding a place to celebrate in Vermont. Communities across the state from Bennington to Burlington are hosting a variety of Independence Day events with parades, fireworks, music and more. After the festivities are over, there will still be plenty of July events to look forward to, including outdoor concerts, horse shows, festivals, art tours and much more. Here are just a few of the many events taking place in Vermont in July.Read more

June 30, 2009

NTIA Provides Notice of Buy American Limited Waiver for Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP)

According to the NTIA's announcement of June 26, 2009, the Secretary of Commerce granted a limited waiver of the Recovery Act’s Buy American requirements with respect to BTOP funds.  read moreRead more

June 29, 2009

DOL Newsletter, June 2009

The current issue of the Dept. of Libraries newsletter (No. 143, June 2009) is available for reading and printing (PDF format).Read more

June 29, 2009

Governor Awards Second Round of Climate Change Grants

Governor Jim Douglas announced that another 15 energy efficiency projects have received $170,000 in funding from the Vermont Community Change Program. Read more

June 29, 2009

Health Insurance Rates Hold Steady for Catamount Health Insurance Program

Commissioner Paulette Thabault of the Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration (BISHCA) announced that her Department has received no 4th quarter rate increase requests for Catamount Health Insurance. Read more

June 29, 2009

Secretary of State Seeks Nominations for Centennial Awards

Is your nonprofit a century old? If yes, then the Secretary of State is looking for you!Read more

June 29, 2009

Green Technology, Dairy Product, and Action Sports Companies Authorized for Job Creation Incentives

A manufacturer of electric vehicle components; a Class-II dairy producer; and a company specializing in women’s bicycle equipment and apparel have been authorized to earn over $4.3 million worth of state job creation incentives. Read more

June 29, 2009

Change to one vehicle registration sticker and DMV fee increases go into effect July 1st

Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Bonnie Rutledge announced today that effective July 1st, 2009 the DMV will issue just one registration sticker to all vehicles.Read more

June 29, 2009

State Historic Sites Host Fourth of July Events

The Fourth of July weekend in Vermont offers many ways to celebrate, but to truly appreciate the meaning of the holiday the state’s historic sites are the place to start. Read more

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