Gap between Vermont's livable and minimum wages is the largest in a decade: What this means
Public Assets recently released a report showing that Vermont's $14.01 minimum wage falls short of the state's livable wage.
South Burlington's new climate action planner springing into action
The Climate Action Plan adopted by South Burlington's City Council is now in motion, with the arrival of its new climate ...
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There Are Rodents in 24.1% of Vermont Households, Most in the U.S.
This counters the common assumption that cities are the epicenter of rodent ... report the highest percentages of homes affected by rodents. Vermont leads with 24.1% of households experiencing ...
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States With the Largest Homeless Populations
About 95% of the homeless populations in Massachusetts, New York and Vermont were sheltered. Last June, the Supreme Court issued a controversial ruling that allowed cities to start enforcing bans ...
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Final Reading: New committees take over jurisdiction of Vermont’s IT systems
That roughly billion-dollar figure — among the highest per capita in the country — does not include the roughly $200 million in federal funds that ARPA also directed to Vermont cities and towns.
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The Supreme Court Let Lawsuits Against Oil Companies Proceed. This Is What It Means
The court’s restraint is a big deal for climate litigation, says Pat Parenteau, former EPA regional counsel and emeritus professor at Vermont Law ... like Hawaii and cities like Honolulu are ...
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Vermont GOP leaders lay out priorities with focus on public safety
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - From housing and education costs to strengthening public safety laws, members of Vermont’s Republican caucus outlined their priorities on Friday at the Statehouse.
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Québec's Ice Skating Trails Are a Highlight of Winter
In contrast with a glide through the forest, even the biggest rinks seem like hamster ... "I'm guessing there are no signs in Vermont that read: 'This way to Trois-Rivières.'" ...
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WalletHub says 2 Michigan cities are among best for job hunting. Here's where to look
Job seekers in Michigan may want to focus their attention on the state's largest cities — Grand Rapids ... 11th in socioeconomic status South Burlington, Vermont, was 4th overall 65.33 points ...
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Life & Culture
Phil Scott is encouraging the state’s 247 cities and towns to prepare for ... tradition — has partnered with two of southern Vermont’s largest resorts for equipment and expertise it ...