Economy & Business

Community Media Public Benefit Bill: H.575 and S.181: Vermont House Committee on Ways and Means - Walkthrough of H.657 Modernize Vermont’s Communications Taxes and Fees 01/11/2024

Walkthrough of H.657 a bill meant to modernize Vermont's communications taxes and fees at the House Committee on Ways and Means.

H.657 as introduced:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/WorkGroups/House%20Ways%20and%20Means/Bills/H.657/H.657~Maria%20Royle~As%20Introduced~1-11-2024.pdf

Attorney General Charity Clark: Attorney General Clark Announces Top Scams of 2023 01/11/2024

From the Office of AG Clark:

Attorney General Charity Clark announces the top 10 scams reported to her office’s Consumer Assistance Program in 2023. The press conference highlights scam trends and gives tips on how Vermonters can protect themselves from scams.

The Attorney General is joined by staff from the Consumer Assistance Program.

Vermont State House Special Event - Public Hearing on the FY2024 Budget Adjustment 01/10/2024

From ORCA Media:

Public Hearing on the Governor's Initial and Supplemental Recommended FY 2024 Budget Adjustment.

Community Media Public Benefit Bill: H.575 and S.181: Vermont Senate Committee on Finance - Walkthrough of S. 181 Community Media Public Benefit Bill 01/10/2024

Walkthrough of the Community Media Public Benefit Bill S.181 at the Senate Committee on Finance.

S.181 as introduced:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/Docs/BILLS/S-0181/S-0181%20As%20Introduced.pdf

Burlington Board of Finance 01/08/2024

For more information on current procedures and meeting dates for the Burlington Board of Finance, please visit burlingtonvt.gov/CityCouncil/BOF/Schedule.

Lake Champlain Chamber: South Burlington Police Department 01/03/2024

Host Austin Davis is joined by Chief Shawn Burke of the South Burlington Police Department.

For more information: lccvermont.org

Kindness Connection: Make-A-Wish VT 12/21/2023

From Jan Riordan:

Host Jan Riordan interviews Jamie Heath, the Wish and Communications Manager at Make-A-Wish VT.

For more information visit: www.wish.org/vermont

Policy Forum on Baby Bonds: Supporting Economic Security for All 12/19/2023

From the Office of State Treasurer Mike Pieciak and the organizers:

Join us for a panel discussion covering the Vermont State Treasurer's legislative priority for the '24 session - Baby Bonds.

Baby Bonds is an innovative program to address intergenerational poverty, rural economic development & retention of young people in Vermont.

The conversation, featuring Dr. Darrick Hamilton, Vermont Treasurer Mike Pieciak, Connecticut Treasurer Erick Russell, and State Senator Kesha Ram-Hinsdale, delves into Dr. Hamilton’s research on Baby Bonds' ability to address the racial wealth gap and enhance economic security for all. The event also examines Connecticut's first-in-the-nation statewide Baby Bonds program and its' comparison with a similar proposal from the Vermont Treasurer's Office.

Junction City News: Strategic Plan Updates 12/18/2023

From the City of Essex Junction:

Host Ashley Snellenberger, Communications & Strategic Initiatives Director, is joined by guest Regina Mahony, City Manager, to discuss the City's strategic plan updates.

For more info: www.essexjunction.org/

Burlington Board of Finance 12/18/2023

For more information on current procedures and meeting dates for the Burlington Board of Finance, please visit burlingtonvt.gov/CityCouncil/BOF/Schedule.

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CCTV Receives NEH Grant to Support Community Archives

CCTV Center for Media & Democracy is pleased to announce receipt of a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant alongside 32 peer archival institutions across the country. This $49,927 grant award will support efforts to preserve and expand access to audio/visual community history materials in the CCTV Archives. Read more about this opportunity here!