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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Vermont Newsletter for Sunday January 26, 2020 ( 4 items )  

American Institute of Architects Vermont Publishes 2019 Annual Report
BURLINGTON, Vermont, Jan. 24 -- The American Institute of Architects Vermont issued the following news: How can you distill a full year's worth of work, events, activities, meetings, conversations, and ideas into a single page? You probably can't. But this past year, the AIAVT Board decided to give it a try, hoping to provide our members with at least a brief glimpse into the life of the organization over this past year. We also didn't want to waste too much paper. The result was our "One Page   more

American Institute of Architects Vermont Welcomes New Board Members
BURLINGTON, Vermont, Jan. 23 -- The American Institute of Architects Vermont issued the following news: At the AIA Vermont Annual Meeting in December of 2019, AIAVT members approved by vote the addition of three new board members to AIAVT's Board of Directors for 2020. AIAVT Welcomes Matt Bushey, AIA, TruexCullins Architecture & Interiors; Peter Kelley, P.E., DEW Construction; and Jeff McBride, AIA, Birdseye Architecture. Matt Bushey Matt Bushey, AIA, LEED AP ID+C, is an Associate Principal   more

Population Media Center: In the Face of Conflict, Shows Go on
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vermont, Jan. 23 -- The Population Media Center issued the following news release: Much has been written about escapism - those moments when we turn to something to take our minds off things that seem scary, overwhelming, sad, or difficult. And of course, movies, stories, TV, and games are common escapist tools. And, they're good for us if used correctly. In fact, Roger Ebert (of Siskel & Ebert) went even further, saying that our brains don't just rejuvenate during frolics int  more

Save the Children Action Network Applauds Governor Scott's Emphasis on Child Care and Home Visiting Programs in Vermont Budget Proposal
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Save the Children Action Network issued the following news release: Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) commends Governor Phil Scott's funding proposals for Vermont's child care and home visiting programs. Governor Scott proposed a $3 million increase in funding for child care assistance programs and a $1 million increase in funding for newborn home visiting programs. Mark Shriver, President of SCAN, a bipartisan advocacy organization focusing on access to high-quali  more