CASTLETON, Vermont, Aug. 7 (TNSPro) -- Castleton University issued the following news: Castleton University is home to a new NAACP collegiate chapter - the first of its kind in Vermont. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was founded in 1909 in Baltimore, Maryland, and is the largest and most widely recognized civil rights organization. The NAACP's work addresses issues in race and justice, education innovation, environmental and climate justice, inclusive economy, h more PR

CASTLETON, Vermont, Aug. 4 (TNSOps) -- Castleton University issued the following news: Media and Communication alumna Ali Flewelling '11 was recently named Castleton University's Emerging Leader of the Year for 2021, a distinct honor presented to recent graduates who have demonstrated strong leadership qualities and innovative business practices. She was selected by Castleton's Alumni Association and will be celebrated at a small in-person ceremony on campus in August. Flewelling currently ser more PR

CASTLETON, Vermont, Aug. 3 (TNSRes) -- Castleton University issued the following news: Philip Williams doesn't know precisely where his future career in archaeology will lead. For now, he is content to learn and contribute to the field as a sophomore through an internship at Berkshire Museum. Philip, an Archeology, Geography, and Applied Anthropology (AGAA) major from Pittsfield, Massachusetts, is working with Berkshire Museum and the Castleton University Digital Archaeology Project to documen more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 6 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following statement on Aug. 5, 2021: * * * Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement in reaction to President Joe Biden's nomination of Vermont Supreme Court Justice Beth Robinson to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit: "Justice Robinson has been a steadfast public servant for the people of Vermont and has served admirably on the Vermont Supreme Court. "She will make a great addition t more PR

SOUTH ROYALTON, Vermont, Aug. 3 (TNSRep) -- The Vermont Law School issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Office of Inspector General (OIG), the agency's oversight body, has released the latest in a series of damning audit reports regarding Animal Welfare Act (AWA) implementation. See here for more information and here for the full report. Though dated June 2021, and apparently posted to the OIG's website on June 30, it was done so quietly and has flown u more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 4 -- Vermont Attorney General Thomas J. Donovan issued the following news release: Attorney General T.J. Donovan today announced that his office has reached settlements with three different online sellers of electronic cigarettes for violations of Vermont's Delivery Sales Ban and Consumer Protection Act. Under the settlements, the companies resolved claims that they sold electronic cigarettes, e-liquids, or other tobacco paraphernalia to individual consumers. As of J more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 3 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release on Aug. 2, 2021: Governor Phil Scott today announced that he has appointed 70 Vermonters to State boards and commissions since June 1. Boards and commissions serve an important role in state government, giving Vermonters numerous opportunities to serve their state and communities. The Governor's Office is currently soliciting applications to fill vacancies and upcoming term expirations. All those inter more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 6 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2021: Governor Phil Scott today announced a series of new walk-in vaccination clinics that will be open at schools across Vermont next week. You can either walk-in, or you can also visit healthvermont.gov/MyVaccine to guarantee your spot by making an appointment online or by phone. "As the school year approaches, we want as many eligible Vermont students as possible to get vaccinated," said  more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 6 -- Lt. Gov. Molly Gray, D-Vermont, issued the following statement: * * * Lt. Governor Gray joined state leaders in applauding President Joe Biden's nomination of VT Supreme Court Justice Beth Robinson to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Gray released the following statement: "The nomination of Justice Beth Robinson is a historic step by President Biden to build a judicial system that represents all of us. "For me, and so many Vermont w more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 6 -- Lt. Gov. Molly Gray, D-Vermont, issued the following news: Lt. Governor Gray released a letter sent to the Vermont Congressional Delegation urging the Delegation to replenish the federally-funded Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RFF) and highlighting the growing workforce shortage and staffing needs of Vermont restaurants. "I know I speak for all Vermonters in expressing my deep appreciation for the work of our Congressional delegation to meet the urgent recovery  more PR