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iSun, parent company of SunCommon, to rebrand after bankruptcy filing
The Williston-based solar energy installer was acquired by a Texas private equity firm last month for $10 million. Read the story on VTDigger here: iSun, parent company of SunCommon, to rebrand after bankruptcy filing.
Back to school: Four Vermonters talk about finding opportunities in education
During this back-to-school season, four Vermont students share how learning has impacted their lives. Read the story on VTDigger here: Back to school: Four Vermonters talk about finding opportunities in education.
Vermont Education Agency releases State Ed Profile Report
Report shows education outcomes, costs, enrollment data The Vermont Agency of Education released the first report from its Listen and Learn Tour, Aug. 30. The State Education Profile Report provides data to guide education leaders, school communities, and the agency as they work together to ensure that every student in Vermont has equitable access to high-quality educational […]
State: Vermont needs 24,000-36,000 new homes within five years
Housing stock, affordability remain leading factors in impacting needs, study finds The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) announced Aug. 29 the publication of the Vermont 2025-2029 Statewide Housing Needs Assessment, a five-year document the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires from government entities that receive federal funding. The findings in the report show […]
Scrap food waste, save money, and fight climate change with DEC
This September, the Dept. of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is challenging Vermonters to save money and greenhouse gas emissions by preventing food waste. The DEC Solid Waste Program is hosting the second annual self-guided Scrap Food Waste Challenge from Sept. 9-30. “Thanks to the Universal Recycling Law, Vermonters already keep their food scraps out of the […]
Most tasks in Vermont hazard mitigation plan left incomplete, auditor says
A new report by Vermont’s state auditor found that the state failed to complete two-thirds of the steps laid out in a 2018 hazard mitigation plan. Read the story on VTDigger here: Most tasks in Vermont hazard mitigation plan left incomplete, auditor says.
Miss Vermont Little Sisters program opens
Children 3-12 are invited to join mentoring program The Miss Vermont Scholarship Organization (MVSO) announced Sept. 2 the opening of registration for its mentoring program. The Little Miss Red Clover program pairs girls age 3-12 with local and state titleholders. Boys in the same age range are eligible to participate as Little Brothers. This program […]
Vermont health insurance costs are among the highest in the nation — and rising quickly
By Peter D’Auria and Erin Petenko/VTDigger Health insurance prices in Vermont are high — and getting higher. Average premium prices for individual marketplace plans in Vermont are among the highest in the country, according to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, costing more than double the national average, even when federal subsidies are accounted for. Vermont’s premium […]
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