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Governor Phil Scott: Governor Scott and Administration Officials COVID-19 Update 04/29/2020

Governor Phil Scott and members of the administration hold a media briefing to update Vermonters on the State's response to COVID-19.

Burlington Mayor's Press Conference: City of Burlington COVID-19 Response Team Update 04/27/2020

Mayor Miro Weinberger, members of the Administration, and community partners provide an update to the public on the City’s response to COVID-19 and additional topics. This briefing includes an overview of the City’s initial financial plan for Fiscal Years 2020 and 2021 in response to COVID-19, a response to the homicide that occurred on North Avenue last night, information about extension of zoning and building permit deadlines due to COVID-19, a federal CARES Act grant of $8.7 million for the Burlington International Airport, information about how Beta Technologies is expanding at the Airport and working to design aircraft powered by 100 percent renewable electricity, and other topics.
 
Mayor Miro Weinberger
Kyle Clark, Founder of Beta Technologies
Gene Richards, Director of Aviation at Burlington International Airport

Governor Phil Scott: Governor Scott and Administration Officials COVID-19 Update 04/27/2020

Governor Phil Scott and members of the administration hold a media briefing to update Vermonters on the State's response to COVID-19.

Burlington Mayor's Press Conference: City of Burlington COVID-19 Response Team Update 04/24/2020

Mayor Miro Weinberger, members of the Administration, and community partners provide an update to the public on the City’s response to COVID-19. This briefing includes an announcement on the City’s Police Chief search, updates on the BTV Community Masking Initiative and “Stay Home” enforcement, what Burlingtonians need to know about federal aid, news about the City’s new Trusted Community Voices program, and other topics.
 
Mayor Miro Weinberger
Brian Lowe, City’s Chief Innovation Officer
Chief Jennifer Morrison, Burlington Police Department
Kara Alnasrawi, Director of the Church Street Marketplace
Phet Keomanyvanh, Community Development Specialist at CEDO
& others
 
Broadcast and radio reporters are invited to attend in person in the Champlain Room at City Hall if needed for your coverage. For all others, please join via one of three options:
· Phone: (929) 205-6099, Webinar ID: 981 431 445
 
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Governor Phil Scott: Governor Scott and Administration Officials COVID-19 Update 04/24/2020

Governor Phil Scott and members of the administration hold a media briefing to update Vermonters on the State's response to COVID-19.

RAD-TV Presents: A RAD New World 04/23/2020

Rights and Democracy TV is back this month with a COVID-19 special. We give an intricate view of how RAD is continuing their vital work during this uniquely challenging time. Tune in for interviews with RAD Community Members to hear how we are continuing to build a grassroots and people-powered political revolution in VT and NH!

Host: Tom Proctor

Guests: Alissandra Rodriguez-Murray, RAD Manchester/Nashua Organizer; Issac Grimm, Organizing Director, Rights and Democracy NH; Jubilee McGill, RAD Addison County Organizer; and Tim Ashe, Senate President and Chittenden State Senator.

The Caremongers - Dispatches from the Frontline: The Other Paper's Madeline Clark 04/23/2020

Town Meeting TV interviews Madeline Clark, reporter for The Other Paper, based in South Burlington, about issues concerning South Burlington residents, how the paper is covering a community staying at home, and how she is weathering the COVID-19 period.

Vermont Delegation Tele-Town Hall Update on the Coronavirus in Vermont 04/23/2020

Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) hosts the third Vermont Congressional Delegation tele-town hall on Thursday, at 5 p.m., to provide an update on the coronavirus response and take questions from Vermonters. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Representative Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Governor Phil Scott (R) participate along with experts from around the state.

As Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Leahy played a leading role in negotiating all four emergency relief bills to address the catastrophic economic and health impacts the virus has had in Vermont and across the country. The most recent package was passed by the Senate on Tuesday.

Vermont Department of Labor Virtual Town Hall: Self Employed Update – PUA Program Pt 2 04/23/2020

Update on the application process and implementation of Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), providing unemployment benefits for those previously not eligible. This includes Self Employed, Independent Contractors and Sole Proprietors, among others.

Speakers: Cameron Wood (Director, Unemployment Insurance)

Online Link: https://bit.ly/VTLaborTownHall_April23

Burlington Mayor's Press Conference: City of Burlington COVID-19 Response Team Update 04/22/2020

Mayor Miro Weinberger, members of the Administration, and community partners provide an update to the public on the City’s response to COVID-19. This briefing includes an update from the University of Vermont Medical Center, new announcements about the City’s Green Stimulus Initiative for Earth Day, launching the City’s COVID-19 Dashboard, news and stories from the Resource & Recovery Center, an update on City services, and other topics.
 
Mayor Miro Weinberger
Dr. Stephen Leffler, President and Chief Operating Officer of the University of Vermont Medical Center
Darren Springer, General Manager of the Burlington Electric Department
Meagan Tuttle, Office of City Planning
Luke McGowan, Director of CEDO
 
Broadcast and radio reporters are invited to attend in person in the Champlain Room at City Hall if needed for your coverage. For all others, please join via one of three options:
· Zoom webinar: https://zoom.us/j/981431445
· Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/MiroBTV/
· Phone: (929) 205-6099, Webinar ID: 981 431 445
 
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