BURLINGTON, Vermont, Dec. 23 -- The Drug Policy Alliance issued the following statement on Dec. 22, 2023: * * * Today, Vermont moved one step closer to funding life-saving overdose prevention centers (OPCs). The Vermont Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee expressed support for using funds from the state's opioid settlement proceeds to launch and operate one or more overdose prevention centers. If the recommendation is enacted by the Legislature, Vermont would join Rhode Island and Minnesota i  more

BRATTELBORO, Vermont, Dec. 23 (TNSres) -- The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research issued the following news: Synthetic fertilizers accelerate crop growth and are commonly used in agriculture; however, these products contribute to greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and are costly for farmers. At the same time, wastewater -- domestic, industrial or stormwater sewage -- is also a source of pollution, and only a fraction of the vast quantity of nutrients flowing through modern wastewater treat  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Dec. 19 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression issued the following news release: Gregory Bombard was driving through his hometown of St. Albans, Vermont, enjoying a coffee and a cigarette. He committed no crime -- not even a minor traffic violation. Twenty minutes later, he was sitting in a jail cell. Now the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, in collaboration with the ACLU of Vermont, is asking the Superior Court of Vermont to recognize Bom  more

BRATTLEBORO, Vermont, Dec. 21 -- Holstein Association issued the following news release: Holstein Association USA is thrilled to support two Junior Holstein members with college scholarships. The National Judi Collinsworth Outstanding Junior Exhibitor Memorial Scholarship award recognizes National Junior Holstein Exhibitors who have shown committed involvement and interest in the Holstein industry. Receiving the top $1,000 scholarship this year is Brianna Meyer of Wisconsin. Brianna is current  more

BERLIN, Vermont, Dec. 19 -- The Vermont Chamber of Commerce issued the following news: Senator Peter Welch addressed the Vermont Chamber Board of Directors and other Vermont business leaders at the Wellspring Forum series which was held at KORE Power in Waterbury. The event series, hosted by the Vermont Chamber, regularly brings together top Vermont business and policy leaders for robust economic discussions. Each event takes place at a unique Vermont business and is moderated by Vermont Chambe  more