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Vermont Business Magazine This weekly report is a list of planned construction activities that will affect traffic on state highways and interstates throughout Vermont for the week of June 8, 2026. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it.
by Kathleen James (D-Manchester Center) On May 28, Governor Scott vetoed H.727, an important bill that would have protected Vermonters from the negative financial and environmental impacts of future large-scale AI data centers. On May 29, the last day of the legislative session, the House attempted a veto override.
Vermont Business Magazine The Burlington Wine & Food Festival returns to Hula on the Burlington waterfront on Saturday, June 27, bringing together wineries, restaurants, artisan food and spirits producers, and specialty makers from Vermont and beyond for the region's largest culinary celebration.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Smoke & Cure, the artisanal Vermont smokehouse crafting premium meat snacks since 1962, today announced the launch of two new meat sticks created in partnership with Kraft Heinz Licensing and its iconic A.1. and Lea & Perrins brands.
Vermont Business Magazine The Attorney General’s Office announced Friday that James Townsend, 41, of Woodstock, Vermont, was arraigned on one felony count of Luring a Child, five felony counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials, and one misdemeanor count of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials.
by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine Vermont initial weekly unemployment claims fell last week to their lowest level since the end of last summer. For the week ending May 30, 2026, the Vermont Department of Labor reported that there were 248 new claims, down 108 from the previous week and up 9 from last year at this time.
Vermont Business Magazine The Forest Business Accelerator is a Vermont-based program that supports startup and seed stage ventures developing innovative products, services, and technologies in the forest and wood industry.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets has announced 34 grant awards totaling $1,000,000 to schools, early childhood programs, and Farm to School service providers in Fiscal Year 2026.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Agency of Transportation will implement an overnight on-ramp closure at Exit 16 on Interstate 89 southbound. The on-ramp will be closed from 7 PM on Friday, June 5, until 6 AM on Saturday, June 6.
Vermont Business Magazine Early this morning, U.S.
by Mike Donoghue, Vermont News First Federal authorities have arrested five out-of-state suspects as part of more than a $500,000 fraud perpetrated on banks and credit unions throughout Vermont and the Northeast. The five arrests were made during synchronized raids at several locations, including in New York and New Jersey on Tuesday, the U.S.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Nut Free Chocolates is innovating again - this time expanding its better-for-you promise by re-launching one of its best-selling products, Skippers, with 100% plant-based colors.