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Gov. wins legal battle over return-to-office rule - Valley News (opens the original)
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The Vermont Supreme Court sided with Gov. Phil Scott’s administration Friday, allowing the governor to order state employees to return to in-person work. Friday’s unanimous decision reversed an April 1 order by the Vermont Labor Relations Board, which required the state to “rescind” a partial return-to-office mandate for state employees and repay staff for various costs associated with in-person work. Gov. Phil Scott quickly appealed the matter to the state’s highest court, issuing a scathing cr
Vermont regulators approve 5.5% Green Mountain Power rate hike - Valley News (opens the original)
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Regulators will allow Green Mountain Power to raise electricity rates by 5.5% for its more than 275,000 Vermont customers — a smaller hike than the 7.5% increase the company initially sought. The billing change, ordered late last month by Vermont’s Public Utility Commission, will take effect Oct. 1. The first proposal from the state’s largest electric utility drew criticism from dozens of consumers during the public comment process. The Vermont Department of Public Service, which represents the
Ben & Jerry's faces new governance battles - Valley News (opens the original)
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Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen says he sees a departure from the company’s core values in several recently announced governance changes at Vermont’s beloved ice cream maker. Ben & Jerry’s said on Wednesday that the company had selected three new directors for the independent board that steers the brand’s social mission and signaled its intention to replace the outfit’s philanthropic foundation entirely. British giant Unilever purchased the ice cream company from founders Cohen and Jerry Gree
Molly Gray wins Democratic primary for Vermont Lt. Gov. - Valley News (opens the original)
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BURLINGTON — “What a ride!” said Molly Gray in a speech to applauding supporters Tuesday evening. “Tomorrow, we’re going to get back to work.” Gray had just prevailed in a closely watched Democratic primary for Vermont lieutenant governor. She will face Republican Lt. Gov. John Rodgers in November’s general election. Gray, who previously held the position from 2021 to 2023, weathered challenges from Ryan McLaren, a former top aide to U.S. Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., and Esther Charlestin, who was t
Buffum family donates $500k to Elevate Youth Services - Valley News (opens the original)
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Elevate Youth Services in Barre, Vt., has received a $500,000 endowment gift to support youth homelessness services, the organization announced earlier this month. Leadership said the donation, which comes from the Burlington-based Courtney and Victoria Buffum Family Foundation, will provide the nonprofit a much-needed financial cushion and help enable continued services for young people experiencing housing insecurity. Elevate operates a number of housing services primarily for youth aged 18 to
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