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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Vermont Newsletter for Sunday August 25, 2024 ( 3 items )  

ABA Joins Member Banks in Donating to Vermont Flood Relief Efforts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- The American Bankers Association issued the following news release on Aug. 22, 2024: The American Bankers Association today announced it will donate $25,000 to help flood victims in Vermont. The donation follows similar contributions from Vermont banks in support of recovery efforts after two July storms destroyed homes and businesses, washed out multiple roadways and claimed two lives. It was the second straight summer of devastating flooding in the state. "Banks of all  more

NEFAC Meets With Vermont Judiciary Officials to Discuss Challenges to Online Record Access
WESTBOROUGH, Massachusetts, Aug. 22 -- The New England First Amendment Coalition issued the following news release: The New England First Amendment Coalition met with officials from the Vermont Judiciary today to discuss ongoing challenges to online court record access. Among those attending the meeting were Judge Thomas A. Zonay, State Court Administrator Therese Corsones, Chief of Trial Court Operations Laurie Canty, IT Director Marie Schonholtz and Chief of Planning and Court Services Scott  more

Responding to Hurricane Debby in the United States
NEW YORK, Aug. 21 -- The Episcopal Relief and Development issued the following news: Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with Episcopal dioceses along the east coast to respond to immediate needs created by Hurricane Debby that first made landfall in Florida on August 5 before traveling north. During the week prior to the storm, Episcopal Relief & Development staff reached out to partners in the projected line of impact to consult with them on their preparedness plans. On Monday, Augu  more