LEGISLATIVE UPDATE May 26, 2020

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE May 26, 2020

As we maneuver, these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have but please realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *Jane WEEK 20  Last Wednesday Governor Phil Scott announced his proposal for a $400 million  economic relief and recovery package, using

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Working Lands Grants will Assist VT Ag businesses with COVID-19 planning and response

The Working Lands Enterprise Board (WLEB) plans to award a total of $180,000 in COVID-19 Response Business Development Grants within the sectors of agriculture and forestry. These funds are designed to complement business’s ability to maintain operations while increasing capacity to rebuild and/or recover during this unprecedented time of need. Approximately 20% of Vermont’s working

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE May 18, 2020

As we maneuver these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have, but please realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *Jane WEEK 19  During last Wednesday and Friday press conferences, the Governor continued his stance of moving slowly and cautiously

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE May 11, 2020

As we maneuver these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have, but please realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *Jane WEEK 18  During last Wednesday and Friday press conferences, the Governor continued his stance of moving slowly and cautiously

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Vermont Forestry Webinar Library

Hello Forestry Professionals! VT’s On-Demand Forestry Webinar Library, a new resource for Vermont licensed foresters looking to acquire continuing education credits, is live! What makes VT’s On-Demand Webinar Library different? Explore a whole range of VT based forestry webinars on topics like silviculture, forestry operations, and insects and diseases, just to name a few! Learn about the

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE May 4, 2020

As we maneuver these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have, but please realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *Jane WEEK 17  A reminder for all businesses, including dairy, that you must follow the requirements and guidelines that are

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE April 27, 2020

As we maneuver these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have, but please realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *Jane WEEK 16  Last Friday, the Governor continued with his plan to open the Vermont economy a quarter spigot turn

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE April 20, 2020

As we maneuver, these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have, but please realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *Jane WEEK 15  Last Friday, the Governor announced the following: Employees shall not report to, or be allowed to remain

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE April 13, 2020

As we maneuver, these very challenging times, I will continue to provide you with the most current information that I have, but please realize that things are changing very rapidly. Please stay informed and safe. *Jane WEEK 14  Many of the House and Senate committees are continuing to meet. The focus of the committee work

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March 2020 Forest Health Insect and Disease Observations report

Vermonters faced a short and mild winter of 2019-2020, compared to years past. From December 1 to February 29, statewide temperatures averaged 23°F, which was four degrees warmer than the winter of 2018– 2019. Average precipitation across the state was 9.47 inches, which averaged 2.04 inches less than last year’s average.   Click here to

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