Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Vermont declines from Q3 to Q4 2025
The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Vermont in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 was $386,083, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Brattleboro Memorial Hospital settles over ADA violations affecting deaf and hard of hearing patients
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital (BMH) has reached a settlement with the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont following an investigation into complaints that the hospital did not provide effective communication for patients who…
Vermont listed as one of 21 states permitting boys in girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Green Mountain Times shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Vermont is one of 21 states following the order that allows biological males to play on female sports teams.
Vermont increases statewide minimum wage to $14.42 per hour for 2026
On January 1, 2026, Vermont’s minimum wage increased to $14.42 per hour, representing a rise of 41 cents or 2.9% from the previous year.
Vermont begins annual winter ban on manure spreading to protect water quality
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) has announced that the annual winter manure spreading ban will take effect at midnight on December 15.
Hinesburg man sentenced to over two years for illegal firearm possession
Anthony Seagroves, 32, of Hinesburg, Vermont, has been sentenced to 26 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
CDC 2025 Measles Update: Vermont’s case count rises as of week ending Nov. 22
Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Vermont for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Nov. 15.
Small business optimism rises slightly in Vermont amid labor shortages and inflation concerns
Small business optimism in Vermont and across the United States increased slightly in November, according to the latest National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index.
Vermont offers grants for agriculture and forestry businesses to attend out-of-state trade shows
Vermont agricultural and forestry businesses now have the opportunity to apply for Trade Show Assistance Grants (TSAG) through the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets.