The home for Vermont Public's coverage of economy and working issues affecting the state of Vermont.
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Vermont saw the bulk of this summer's catastrophic flooding the week of July 10 — but another big storm hit the state later that month. And FEMA now says damage from that second round of flooding will also be part of the federal disaster declaration.
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Bear Pond Books was one of many businesses in Montpelier forced to close its doors due to flood damage this summer.
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Data analysis shows far fewer Vermonters are entering the workforce compared to those who are retiring, according to Vermont Futures Project Executive Director Kevin Chu.
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Vermont's Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas discusses a residential database of contractors and more.
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State economists predict at least six more months of good performance.
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The ice stays cool all summer, under the shade of ice houses, buried in sawdust.
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Many Vermont farmers are urgently seeking support after the catastrophic floods wiped out their fields.
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Small business owners in Ludlow and Hardwick share their stories. Plus, we share information on a new fund to support recovery efforts for businesses across Vermont.
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Recent data shows a four-day workweek can improve worker health and productivity, and some Vermont employers are trying it out.
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Younger workers discuss the ways their relationship to their jobs has shifted since the pandemic.