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Virtual event explores Vermont's new retirement program for small businesses

By Green Mountain Times | Sep 26, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is hosting a virtual event to discuss Vermont Saves, the new state-mandated retirement program impacting small businesses in Vermont.

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VA provides 48 home purchase loans in Vermont in Q2

By Green Mountain Times | Sep 25, 2024

There were 48 VA home purchase loans issued in Vermont in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $18.5 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Vermont increases from Q1 to Q2

By Green Mountain Times | Sep 22, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Vermont in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $386,408, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Vermont receives $4.4 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

By Green Mountain Times | Sep 19, 2024

The VA issued 15 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Vermont during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA home loan amount averages $346,607 in Vermont for Q2

By Green Mountain Times | Sep 16, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Vermont during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $346,607, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 39.2% fewer home purchase loans in Vermont in Q2

By Green Mountain Times | Sep 13, 2024

There were 48 VA home purchases in Vermont in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $18.5 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Individual income tax revenue down 10.6% from previous quarter in Vermont

By Green Mountain Times | Sep 13, 2024

The first quarter brought in $244 million in individual income tax revenue for Vermont, a 10.6% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Vermont sees less property tax revenue in Q1

By Green Mountain Times | Sep 13, 2024

The first quarter brought in $9 million in property tax revenue for Vermont, a 90.8% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Vermont ranks 52nd in total VA home loans during Q2

By Green Mountain Times | Sep 10, 2024

Vermont ranked 52nd in the nation in VA home loans in the second quarter of 2024, with 81 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Vermont ranked 27th in average VA home loan amount in Q2

By Green Mountain Times | Sep 7, 2024

With $346,607 in home loans issued, Vermont ranked 27th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By Green Mountain Times | Sep 6, 2024

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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Number of VA loans issued in Vermont decreased by 5.8% from Q2 2023 to Q2 2024

By Green Mountain Times | Sep 4, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 81 home loans in Vermont, totaling $28.1 million, during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Vermont in Q2 vs. Q1 2024

By Green Mountain Times | Sep 3, 2024

The VA issued 15 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Vermont during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to one loan the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Which type of Vermont companies were inspected the most by FDA in August?

By Green Mountain Times | Sep 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Food and Cosmetics companies from Vermont in August.

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In Vermont, 16 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Green Mountain Times | Aug 31, 2024

Vermont registered 16 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Average VA home loan amount in Vermont increases in Q2

By Green Mountain Times | Aug 29, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Vermont during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $346,607, a 12.9% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Vermont inflation under national average as of July 2024

By Green Mountain Times | Aug 28, 2024

As of July 2024, Vermont experienced a 17% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.2% increase.

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Inflation tops list of Vermont's small business concerns according to NFIB survey

By Green Mountain Times | Aug 20, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released the 11th edition of its quadrennial report, "Small Business Problems and Priorities."

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Vermont declines from Q1 to Q2

By Green Mountain Times | Aug 9, 2024

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Vermont during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $290,918, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Analysis: Vermont among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Green Mountain Times | Aug 7, 2024

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