News Releases
Recent News Releases - Past 7 Days
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
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
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
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
Stay Safe during Thunderstorms
The National Weather Service forecast for this afternoon and this evening calls for a chance of strong thunderstorms.Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
News Releases - More Than 7 Days Old