NEWPORT — The Vermont Attorney General’s Office has settled a lawsuit alleging that VerMints, Inc., violated the law by labeling its flavored
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NEWPORT — The Vermont Attorney General’s Office has settled a lawsuit alleging that VerMints, Inc., violated
NEWPORT – High risk drinking is a public health problem in Vermont. Half of all young
By Jon Street | Watchdog.org BURLINGTON — Prominent members of his own party wonder why, after
CRAFTSBURY COMMON — Some have called him the father of the local food movement. Noted author
MONTPELIER – Gov. Peter Shumlin called on Congress today to extend the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC)
BURLINGTON — On Friday, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders asked the National Security Agency director whether the
The Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles will start offering REAL ID cards on January 2. To
BURLINGTON — U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders said Friday that Congress must restore unemployment benefits that expired
By Yaël Ossowski | Watchdog.org In many aspects, Vermont isn’t not afraid to buck the status
MONTPELIER – At the request of Gov. Peter Shumlin, Vermont emergency management officials today asked the
Flavored Mints Claiming to be a “Vermont” Product Actually Made in Canada Will Pay the State $30,000 Fine
January 14, 2014
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NEWPORT — The Vermont Attorney General’s Office has settled a lawsuit alleging that VerMints, Inc., violated the law by labeling its flavored mints as “Vermont” products when in fact they
Vermont Department of Health to Encourage Providers to Screen for Alcohol Abuse
January 13, 2014
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NEWPORT – High risk drinking is a public health problem in Vermont. Half of all young adults age 18 to 24 drink to excess. The Health Department hopes to educate
Pressure Mounts for Vermont Lieutenant Governor to Take Single-Payer Position
January 12, 2014
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By Jon Street | Watchdog.org BURLINGTON — Prominent members of his own party wonder why, after more than 2 1/2 years, Republican Lt. Gov. Phil Scott refuses to take a
Local Food Movement Pioneer to Talk About Sustainable Food Systems and Climate Uncertainty
January 8, 2014
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CRAFTSBURY COMMON — Some have called him the father of the local food movement. Noted author Gary Paul Nabhan will be speaking at Sterling College on Tuesday, January 28, at
Gov. Shumlin Asks Congress to Extend the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Program
January 7, 2014
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MONTPELIER – Gov. Peter Shumlin called on Congress today to extend the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program, which expired on Dec. 28. The Governor said about 650 Vermonters lost benefits
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont Asks NSA if They Are Spying on Members of Congress
January 4, 2014
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BURLINGTON — On Friday, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders asked the National Security Agency director whether the agency has monitored the phone calls, emails and Internet traffic of members of Congress
REAL ID Cards Issued at Vermont DMV Jan. 2
December 30, 2013
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The Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles will start offering REAL ID cards on January 2. To obtain a REAL ID, you will need an original or certified copy of your
600 Vermonters Affected as Long-Term Jobless Benefits Expire
December 28, 2013
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BURLINGTON — U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders said Friday that Congress must restore unemployment benefits that expired today for 1.3 million Americans, including some 600 Vermonters, who have been out of
From Horse Lying to Lengthy Beer Tasting, the 10 Strangest Vermont Laws
December 27, 2013
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By Yaël Ossowski | Watchdog.org In many aspects, Vermont isn’t not afraid to buck the status quo. After the Revolutionary War, it existed as its own republic for nearly 14
Gov. Shumlin, Emergency Officials Ask FEMA for Public Assistance Related to Ice Storm
December 26, 2013
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MONTPELIER – At the request of Gov. Peter Shumlin, Vermont emergency management officials today asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to conduct a damage assessment in the Champlain Valley