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May 17, 2013

Gov. Shumlin: New Wireless Service in Bethel Available

May 17, 2013 - MONTPELIER - Gov. Peter Shumlin announced today that an innovative collaboration to address much needed wireless service is fully operational in Bethel. Working together, the State of Vermont, the Vermont Telecommunications Authority (VTA), the Town of Bethel, AT&T and FairPoint helped solve a challenge facing GW Plastics, a leading manufacturer of plastic injection molded products. The lack of cell coverage was presenting challenges, and Brenan Riehl, President and CEO of GW Plastics, needed to find a solution. read moreRead more

May 17, 2013

Gov. Peter Shumlin issued the following statement on the decline in Vermontâ€™s unemployment rate

May 17, 2013 - MONTPELIER - Gov. Shumlin issued the following statement: “It is great news that Vermont’s unemployment rate has dropped yet again, and we continue to have the third lowest rate in the nation. The unemployment rate traditionally fluctuates, but this steady decline reflects what I’m hearing from employers as I travel the state – that they are looking for skilled workers to fill their job openings. Vermont’s 4 percent unemployment rate, 3.5 points lower than the national rate, makes clear that Vermont is a great place to live and work.” read moreRead more

May 17, 2013

Final Public Hearings Set on Annual Deer Management Program Review

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department will host the final two of five annual deer management public hearings on Tuesday, May 21 in Lyndonville and Wednesday, June 5 in Manchester. Three earlier hearings were held in Springfield, Montpelier and St Albans. Read more

May 17, 2013

Public Hearings Scheduled on Changes to Trout and Bass Fishing Regulations

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board is holding three public hearings May 28, 29, and 30 on proposed regulation changes that would increase trout and bass fishing opportunities for anglers and reduce the daily brook trout limit. Read more

May 16, 2013

Gov. Shumlin names new Commissioner of the Department of Mental Health

May 16, 2013 - MONTPELIER - Gov. Peter Shumlin announced today that Paul Dupre of Barre, Executive Director of Washington County Mental Health Services, Inc. (WCMHS), will become the new state Commissioner of Mental Health. Dupre has worked closely with the Department of Mental Health, the Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services, consumers, families and advocates in developing and implementing a recovery philosophy in community settings. He replaces Acting Commissioner Mary Moulton, who will return to her previous position at WCMHS. read moreRead more

May 16, 2013

Cliff Tops and Overlooks Closed to Protect Nesting Peregrines

Hiking Vermont’s hillsides is a great way to enjoy a warm spring day, but the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department and Audubon Vermont recommend you check to see if the area you’re planning to hike or climb is open. Several cliff areas are currently closed to protect nesting peregrine falcons. Read more

May 16, 2013

Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation Schedules Public Comment

A series of public comment meetings will be held in May to gather feedback on the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources’ Draft White River Basin Tactical Water Quality Management Plan. Read more

May 15, 2013

Gov. Shumlin announces program to reduce travel and parking demands for state workers

May 15, 2013 - RICHMOND - Gov. Peter Shumlin, state transportation officials and legislators today announced a plan to reduce travel and parking demand among state workers, and expand parking at the popular Richmond Park and Ride bus stop off Interstate 89. read moreRead more

May 15, 2013

Gov. Shumlin signs into law Equal Pay legislation to eliminate pay inequity and create family-friend workplaces

May 14, 2013 - BURLINGTON - Joined by former Gov. Madeleine Kunin and advocates for women’s equality issues, Gov. Peter Shumlin today signed into law changes designed to ameliorate pay inequity for women and create more family-friendly workplaces. read moreRead more

May 15, 2013

Vermont’s Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 8

If you’ve been looking for a good excuse to give fishing a try, here it is! Saturday, June 8, is Vermont’s Free Fishing Day -- the one day in the summer when residents and nonresidents may go fishing in the Green Mountain State without a fishing license. Read more

May 15, 2013

Vermont Dept. of Tourism and Marketing Campaigns for Visitors from Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia

A group of Vermont businesses will soon host the Eighth Annual Taste of Vermont Reception in Washington, D.C., with honored guest Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) on Thursday, May 16, 2013. Read more

May 14, 2013

State Treasurer Pearce Challenges High School Teams to Understand Personal Finance

In an academic challenge of personal finance and economic knowledge, a dozen Vermont high schools recently competed to be named champion of the 2013 Vermont Treasury Cup Challenge. State Treasurer Beth Pearce awarded the large gold traveling trophy to Swanton’s Missisquoi Valley Union High School. Second place was won by Bellows Free Academy in Fairfax and Fair Haven Union High School took home third place.Read more

May 13, 2013

Gov. Shumlin and Secretary Miller Announce Grants to Replace Municipal Buildings Destroyed by Irene

Gov. Peter Shumlin today announced $1.8 million in grants from the Agency of Commerce and Community Development to help three communities replace municipal buildings damaged by flood waters. The funding comes from $21.6 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery funds ACCD received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to help the state recover from Tropical Storm Irene and the spring floods of 2011. read moreRead more

May 13, 2013

Gov. Peter Shumlin issued this statement following legislative passage of the marijuana decriminalization bill

May 13, 2013 - MONTPELIER - Gov. Shumlin issued the following statement: “I applaud the Legislature’s action to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Vermonters support sensible drug policies. This legislation allows our courts and law enforcement to focus their limited resources more effectively to fight highly addictive opiates such as heroin and prescription drugs that are tearing apart families and communities.” read moreRead more

May 13, 2013

Gov. Peter Shumlin issued the following statement after legislative approval today of the Flexible Pathways bill

May 13, 2013 - MONTPELIER - Gov. Shumlin issued the following statement: “I applaud the Legislature for its work on the Flexible Pathways education bill. As I said in my inaugural address at the beginning of this legislative session, in order to compete in the 21st century economy, we need to take Vermont's very good education system and make it the best in the nation. We need to do a much better job of closing the achievement gap and moving low-income students beyond high school and into good paying careers. The Flexible Pathways bill is an important step toward these goals. It will help ensure that our education system is tailored to each student’s individual needs, expand access to internships, and spend existing dollars better by giving all high school students the opportunity to get college credits." read moreRead more