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State Rep. Walker: 'Vermont dealers are facing a very difficult situation' due to EV mandates

By Green Mountain Times | Apr 14, 2025

Matt Walker, the state representative for Vermont’s Franklin-4 District, expressed concerns regarding the challenges faced by auto dealerships under current electric vehicle (EV) mandates.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry file 1 petition in Vermont throughout 2024

By Green Mountain Times | Apr 14, 2025

In 2024, one H-1B petition were filed by an employer classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry located in Vermont, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Vermont's combined tax revenues down 60.9% from Q2 to Q3 2024

By Green Mountain Times | Apr 11, 2025

Vermont collected $862 million in combined tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024.

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Q3 2024: Vermont's combined tax revenues down 60.8% since Q2 2024

By Green Mountain Times | Apr 10, 2025

Vermont collected $864 million in total tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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State Rep. Beth Quimby: 'I do not support' electric vehicle mandates

By Green Mountain Times | Apr 9, 2025

Beth Quimby, the state representative for Vermont's Caledonia-3 District, said she does not support electric vehicle (EV) mandates due to insufficient infrastructure in her district.

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76 H-1B petitions filed by Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry in Vermont in 2024

By Green Mountain Times | Apr 7, 2025

In 2024, 76 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry located in Vermont, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Analysis: Vermont one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Green Mountain Times | Apr 6, 2025

An analysis by Green Mountain Times shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Vermont is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls' high school sports.

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EDA awards over $1 million in grants for economic development projects in Vermont in 2023

By Green Mountain Times | Apr 3, 2025

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued four grants totaling $1,290,326 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in Vermont.

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Vermont ranks 26 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary

By Green Mountain Times | Apr 2, 2025

Vermont ranks 26 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $43,060 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Vermont employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry during 2024?

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 31, 2025

In 2024, one H-1B petition were filed by an employer classified under the Wholesale Trade industry located in Vermont, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Vermont grapples with property tax hikes and reform plans for 2025 and beyond

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 31, 2025

At the Vermont State House, discussions are ongoing about the average 6% hike in the statewide education property tax faced by Vermonters this year.

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How many H-1B petitions made by Vermont employers were approved during 2024?

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 26, 2025

In 2024, 95.8% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in Vermont were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Vermont sees 10.3% increase in transfer reliance since 1970

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 20% of income in Vermont. How does this compare to historical figures?

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Employers classified under the Educational Services industry file 78 H-1B petitions in Vermont throughout 2024

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 24, 2025

In 2024, 78 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Educational Services industry located in Vermont, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Vermont's individual income tax revenue reached $273 million in Q4, 2023

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 18, 2025

Individual income taxes in Vermont reached $273 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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5 basketball players from Vermont to play in NCAA women’s tournament

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 18, 2025

Shelburne, Newport, Hinesburg, Sharon and Essex players represent Vermont in the tournament.

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March Madness: Vermont represented by 2 basketball players in men’s NCAA tournament

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 17, 2025

South Hero and Burlington players represent Vermont in the tournament.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Vermont employers classified under the Information industry during 2024?

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 17, 2025

Employers classified under the Information industry based in Vermont submitted three H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Vermont explores cap-and-invest program amid strong opposition

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 17, 2025

Vermont is once again considering the introduction of new energy taxes through a "Cap-And-Invest" program (CAI) and a Low-Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS).

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Vermont lawmakers push for changes in state energy policies

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 14, 2025

A rally was held at the Vermont State House on March 13th, drawing nearly 100 Vermonters and several lawmakers advocating for changes in the state's energy policies.