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Recent News Releases - Past 7 Days

November 20, 2008

Deer Hunting Season Results are Up

Vermont deer hunters are finding plenty of deer according to early reports received by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. Read more

November 20, 2008

Most Vermonters Try To Quit Smoking On Their Own

Of the 50,000 Vermonters who tried to stop smoking last year, most think of themselves as “independent quitters,” interested in stopping smoking cigarettes in their own way, on their own terms. Read more

November 20, 2008

Middlebury Rail Spur EIS Now Available

The Federal Highway Administration, in association with the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans), has completed an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that identifies a preferred alternative that would improve the movement of freight and industrial Read more

November 20, 2008

Casey Promoted to Deputy Chief of Staff

Dennise Casey has been appointed Deputy Chief of Staff, Governor Jim Douglas announced today.Read more

November 19, 2008

State Drafts Plan To Allocate $19 Million In Housing Funds

The state has released its proposal for distributing $19 million in federal funds that will be used to buy, fix, and resell foreclosed homes;and refurbish or demolish blighted or abandoned buildings as part of the response to the mortgage crisis. Read more

November 19, 2008

Tayt Brooks Named Deputy Commissioner of Housing & Community Affairs

A longtime advocate for the home construction industry has been named the new Deputy Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Affairs.Read more

November 19, 2008

Missisquoi Bay Water Use Advisory Lifted

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department announces that all water use restrictions associated with the Missisquoi River sea lamprey control treatment have been lifted.Read more

November 17, 2008

Now is the Time to Place Your Order for a Fresh Vermont Turkey

For many Vermonters, the holiday season would not be complete without a farm-fresh Vermont turkey cooking slowly in the oven. For many Vermonters, buying the holiday bird fresh from the farm is a tradition just like getting the family Christmas tree. Read more

November 17, 2008

Dorn Proposes Merging Departments of Economic Development and Housing & Community Affairs

In a move designed to boost effectiveness and save money, the Douglas administration is proposing to merge the Departments of Economic Development and Housing and Community Affairs.Read more