This update is also available at healthvermont.gov/covid19 under UPDATES The CDC is regularly updating its guidance at cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/summary.html Current Status in Vermont Gov. Phil Scott has called on Vermonters to help protect our most vulnerable – the elderly and the very ill – and announced several strategies to help slow the spread of the new […]
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12 Vermont companies in running for the 2020 Good Food Award
Award represents the best in delicious, sustainable fare Montpelier, VT | November 13, 2019 – The Good Food Foundation recently announced the 307 companies in the running for a 2020 Good Food Award, including 12 Vermont food companies. Celebrating its 10th year, the Good Food Foundation noted, “with a demonstrated commitment to environmental stewardship and growing their […]
Vermont PBS to rebroadcast impeachment hearings during prime time on main channel
Winooski, VT — Vermont PBS will air the U.S. House of Representatives impeachment hearings against President Donald Trump with analysis from its NewHour team LIVE at 10 am on Wednesday and 9 am on Friday on the Vermont PBS Plus channel and streaming live at https://www.vermontpbs.org/schedule/. Vermont PBS has also chosen to rebroadcast them on the Vermont […]
Green Mountain Care Board announces rural health services task force listening session
In honor of National Rural Health Day, the Rural Health Services Task Force will be holding a meeting in the Northeast Kingdom at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. National Rural Health Day was founded to showcase rural America; increase awareness of rural health-related challenges; and promote the efforts of those addressing those challenges. The task force […]
Advisory Council on Child Poverty and Strengthening Families to hold a public forum
The Advisory Council on Child Poverty and Strengthening Families holding a public forum on 11/21/2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Rutland Middle School, hosted by BROC . Rutland, Vermont. The Advisory Council on Child Poverty and Strengthening Families will hold a public forum in Rutland on Thursday, November 21, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. […]
Let’s Grow Kids to host FREE Leading Change for Children Advocacy conferences in Montpelier, Johnson and Manchester
Let’s Grow Kids (LGK) is hosting free Leading Change for Children advocacy conferences in Montpelier, Johnson and Manchester that will bring Vermonters from all walks of life together in support of high-quality, affordable child care. “It’s because of the 30,000 Vermonters who’ve joined this movement that we saw a historic $7.4 million investment in child care in […]
Department of Health: It’s time to get your flu shot
Get vaccinated in time for Thanksgiving and seasonal gatherings BURLINGTON, Vt – With cases already reported in the state, flu season is upon us and Vermont health officials say now is the time for everyone 6 months and older to get their annual flu vaccine. It takes about two weeks for full protection from the vaccine to […]
Two farm to school grant programs now accepting applications
Vermont Schools and Early Care Providers encouraged to apply November 7, 2019 | Montpelier, VT – The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets is now accepting applications for two grant programs that provide support to Vermont schools and early care providers who want to establish or expand their farm to school programs. Both the Infrastructure […]
Department of Labor highlights career opportunities for veterans during National Apprenticeship Week
Contact: Kyle Thweatt, Vermont Department of Labor 802-461-8807 | [email protected] Montpelier, VT – As the nation recognizes service members this Veteran’s Day, The Vermont Department of Labor wishes to highlight the workforce training and education opportunities, and resources available to veterans transitioning from a military to civilian career. At each of Vermont’s 12 local Career Resource […]
Sanders proposes bold veterans agenda
Campaign Releases Video Chronicling 2014’s Landmark LegislationNovember 11, 2019Contact: [email protected] WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders on Monday released his veterans agenda, called “Honoring Our Commitment to Veterans,” which will guarantee veterans the benefits and services they were promised, protect and expand disability benefits for veterans, guarantee justice for veterans and expand opportunities for veterans. The […]
CCV student receives $1,000 legacy scholarship
Contact: Katie Keszey 802-262-6162 [email protected] MONTPELIER, Vt. — Community College of Vermont (CCV) student Dakoda Carter has been selected as the recipient of CCV’s 2019 Legacy Scholarship in the amount of $1,000. The Legacy Scholarship is given annually in honor of a current or former CCV faculty or staff member whose work has had a […]
Public hearing on wetlands regulation in the state
Wednesday, November 20, 2019, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Bridport Community/Masonic Hall 52 Crown Point Road, Bridport, VT 05734 The Legislative Study Committee on Wetlands (Committee) will hold a public hearing on the regulation of wetlands in the State on Wednesday, November 20, from 9:00 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. at the Bridport Community/Masonic Hall, at 52 […]
Gov. Phil Scott proclaims fifth annual national apprenticeship week in Vermont
Contact Kyle Thweatt, Department of Labor 802-828-4251 | [email protected] Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Labor today celebrated the fifth annual National Apprenticeship Week during a proclamation signing at Benoit Electric in Barre. “As our labor force has declined, Vermont employers are left struggling to fill good paying jobs and too many of […]
Rutland Regional Medical Center receives national recognition for meritorious outcomes from the American College of Surgeons
Media Contact: Peg Bolgioni, Marketing & Public Relations802.772.2843 or [email protected] Rutland, Vermont: The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP®) has recognized Rutland Regional Medical Center, as one of 88 ACS NSQIP participating hospitals that have achieved meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2018. As a participant in ACS NSQIP, Rutland Regional is required to […]
