Executive

Municipal Updates: South Burlington City Update 10/30/2023

The South Burlington City Council makes announcements and the City Manager reports. - SBVT.gov

Burlington Mayor's Press Conference: Officially Energizing the UVM Solar Research and Training Facility 10/30/2023

From the Mayor's Office, University of Vermont, and Burlington Electric Department.

Governor Phil Scott: Highlight Careers in Construction 10/25/2023

From the Office of Governor Scott:

Governor Phil Scott will be joined by students, business leaders and workforce development professionals at Central Vermont Career Center on Wednesday to highlight Careers in Construction Month. Leaders will also highlight the importance of women in the trades and working to address gender disparities in these professions.

Following remarks, the Governor and other officials will be available for questions.

Attorney General Charity Clark: Announcing Lawsuit Against Meta for Instagram’s Harm to Teens’ Mental Health 10/24/2023

From the Office of AG Clark:

Attorney General Charity Clark announces the filing of a ground-breaking consumer protection lawsuit. The lawsuit will be filed as part of a coordinated,
nationwide enforcement action to protect youth. Attorney General Clark is joined by members of her office’s Consumer Protection Unit.

Attorney General Charity Clark has sued Meta to hold the company accountable for its contribution to the mental health crisis that grips teens in America and Vermont. The lawsuit, which targets Instagram, alleges Meta designed Instagram to cause young people to use the platform compulsively and excessively. Meta did this to maximize the time young users spend on the platform in order to maximize the company’s advertising revenue. In addition to causing compulsive use, Instagram poses other serious mental health risks to youth, which Meta knows and continues to perpetuate.

Burlington Mayor's Press Conference: Burlington International Airport Dedication Ceremony for Senator Patrick Leahy and Unveiling of New Logo 10/19/2023

From the Mayor's Office:

Mayor Miro Weinberger hosts a ceremony to celebrate Senator Patrick Leahy by officially renaming the Burlington International Airport in his honor. The new logo and branding for the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport is unveiled as well.

With Mayor Miro Weinberger, Senator Patrick Leahy, Governor Phil Scott, Representatives from the Offices of Senator Bernie Sanders, Senator Peter Welch, and Congresswoman Becca Balint, Director of Aviation Nic Long, and local business and community leaders.

Governor Phil Scott: Press Conference - Wheels for Warmth Event 10/18/2023

From the Office of Governor Scott:

Governor Phil Scott and Administration officials will hold their regular weekly press conference on Wednesday. Reporters can access by attending in person or remotely through Microsoft Teams. Following remarks, the Governor and Cabinet officials will be available for questions from members of the media.

Municipal Updates: Williston Town Update 10/17/2023

The Town Manager reports for the Williston Selectboard. - Town.Williston.vt.us.

Burlington Mayor's Press Conference: Announce Appointment of City Assessor 10/17/2023

From the Mayor's Office:

Mayor Miro Weinberger announces his appointment for Burlington’s City Assessor, to be before the Burlington City Council at their regular meeting on Monday, October 23.

Municipal Updates: Winooski City Update 10/16/2023

Council and Mayor reports from the Winooski City Council meeting. Find the minutes at winooskivt.gov/AgendaCenter

Municipal Updates: South Burlington City Update 10/16/2023

The South Burlington City Council makes announcements and the City Manager reports. - SBVT.gov

Featured Story

CCTV Receives NEH Grant to Support Community Archives

CCTV Center for Media & Democracy is pleased to announce receipt of a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant alongside 32 peer archival institutions across the country. This $49,927 grant award will support efforts to preserve and expand access to audio/visual community history materials in the CCTV Archives. Read more about this opportunity here!