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State Tipoffs Involving Vermont Newsletter for Sunday March 02, 2025 ( 6 items )  

'Buffalo State Gave Me a Wonderful Springboard': David Charnock Talks Applied Learning, Mentorship, and More
BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 27 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: 'Buffalo State gave me a wonderful springboard': David Charnock talks applied learning, mentorship, and more Faculty mentorship and hands-on learning at Buffalo State University helped shape David Charnock's ('80) career. His biology degree with minor in chemistry paved the way to medical school; after serving as a surgeon in the military, he worked in surgical practice in Vermont and enjoyed an academic   more

22 States Challenge New York's Climate Superfund Law, Citing Federal Overreach and Retroactive Penalties
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 22 States Challenge New York's Climate Superfund Law, Citing Federal Overreach and Retroactive Penalties A lawsuit filed by 22 states against New York argues that the state's new climate superfund law oversteps federal authority and unfairly punishes energy producers for past legal activities. New York's law followed a similar one in Vermont, which is also facing legal challenges. I  more

Hidden Consequences: UVM Researchers Investigate the Wider Impacts of Conservation Efforts
BURLINGTON, Vermont, Feb. 24 -- The University of Vermont issued the following news: * * * Hidden consequences: UVM researchers investigate the wider impacts of conservation efforts Will tropical biodiversity pay the price of conservation effort in the United States? UVM researchers join colleagues in a call on the international community to recognize and start tackling the "biodiversity leak." Some efforts to preserve or rewild natural habitats are shifting productive landscapes to other pa  more

Statement From Vt. Gov. Phil Scott on Vice President Vance's Family Trip to Vermont
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Feb. 28 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * Statement from Governor Phil Scott on Vice President Vance's Family Trip to Vermont Montpelier, Vt - Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement in anticipation of Vice President Vance's family trip to Vermont: "I welcome the Vice President and his family to Vermont and hope they enjoy their weekend here. It's no surprise they chose Vermont, we've had a lot of sn  more

University of Vermont: Acting Provost and Senior Vice President Linda S. Schadler Elected to National Academy of Engineering
BURLINGTON, Vermont, March 1 -- The University of Vermont issued the following news: * * * Acting Provost and Senior Vice President Linda S. Schadler Elected to National Academy of Engineering Schadler recognized for innovative research and advancements in the understanding of polymer nanocomposites. By Chris Dissinger University of Vermont Acting Provost, Senior Vice President and Professor of Mechanical Engineering Linda S. Schadler has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering   more

Vt. A.G. Clark Announces Fifth Annual Earth Day Essay Challenge
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Feb. 24 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Announces Fifth Annual Earth Day Essay Challenge Essay Challenge for Vermont's 4th, 5th, and 6th Graders Attorney General Charity Clark wants to hear young Vermonters' thoughts on the environment. For the fifth year in a row, the Attorney General's Office is holding an Earth Day Essay Challenge for Vermont students to submit essays, and this year, the Office   more