Vermont Government News (United States)

Gus Jaccaci calls Swanton farmer Abe Collins a "Vermont genius". Says, if elected, he'll talk "dirt stories".

“I am Vermont’s first stated Planetician”

Gus Jaccaci, Independent candidate, calls Vermonters to Lead Again

Jaccaci Lauds Fierce Freedom vs. Media Mediocrity

Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs

Idealism sweeps the Nation at the time of most need

Marlboro College Meeting spurs Do-It-Ourselves Health Cooperatives

I am Vermont's first stated Planetician.

Gus Jaccaci, Independent Candidate for the US House, says healthy soils are key to the economy.

Today was the deadline for those interested in serving on the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs, (VCNAA).

Gus Jaccaci Summons Ira Allen To Defend “Vermontasaurus” As Public Art

August “Gus” Jaccaci of Thetford Center has opened his campaign for a seat in Congress 2010 as an Independent candidate.

Persons interested in serving on the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs may apply by completing an “Application for Gubernatorial Appointment” and submitting it by August 15, 2010.

Social Interest Solutions' Co-director, Bobbie Wilbur, Highlighted Best Practices for Managing Electronic Exchange of Program Eligibility Data

HRSentry offers free Webinar on The Fair Labor Standards Act: Overtime Rules and Regulations

It is my sense that the House will be seeking to write into law a standard recognition criteria and process and will not recognize any individual tribes or bands at this time.

Abenaki State Recognition Bill passed by Vermont Senate

The VT Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs has scheduled a review and vote on S.222 , (An act relating to recognition of Abenaki tribes) on Wednesday, March 10, 2010.

"Conflict between draft as proposed and the Attorney General's office," stated Senator Vince Illuzzi, as being the reason for delaying a Senate committee's vote on S.222, An act relating to recognition of Abenaki tribes.

U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Pertinent to the 2010 Vermont S.222 ABENAKI RECOGNITION Bill

This week’s creation and use of a Facebook page purporting to represent the Native American Affairs Commission was in no way authorized by the VCNAA.

Vermont Indian Commission Creates Face-book Account

The members of the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs are writing to you to share our thoughts about bill S 0222 and H 0569, which are currently being considered in the Senate and House.

My name is Brad Barratt and I am a member of the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs. My reasoning behind this email is to express my concerns over a bill that is currently circulating regarding recognition, known as S.0222.

Testimony regarding s. 222 an act relating to recognition of abenaki tribes

Journal of the VT House Friday, January 15, 2010 House Concurrent Resolution Referred to Committee H.C.R. 195 House concurrent resolution expressing regret for the sterilization of Vermonters pursuant to the Sterilization Act of 1931

A long time coming for the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs in the development of a "State" website . Taxpayer money well spent? You decide.

The Jasper County, Missouri PSAP replaced their enhanced 9-1-1 call handling system with microDATA’s IP-based 9-1-1 Call Handling solution, delivering a robust and state of the art NG9-1-1 system at a price that made the system replacement easy.

Governor Jim Douglas appointed Charles Delaney-Megeso of Burlington the new chair of the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs (VCNAA) on November 5, 2009.

Sponsored by the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs (VCNAA) in collaboration with the UVM Anthropology Department

Subject: Next Commission meeting and Report on the Intervale

After 5 months without leadership, lacking continuity and simply unorganized the Vermont Indian Commission has a new Chair.

Federally subsidized health care? Ask a Native American.

Bell's Official Resignation Letter to Governor Douglas

"After much consideration I am resigning from the Vermont Commission On Native American Affairs. I believe that in it's current configuration the Commission is doomed to failure.

State seeks input on proposed archeology protection changes looks to update rules on archaeological sites; fund to protect them

Paul Bell has officially resigned from the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs as of last Tuesday.

Federal grants and Economic Recovery Act Opportunities for Tribes, hosted by Institute for New England Native American Studies and the Massachusetts Commission on Indian Affairs

Kilawatt Technologies was recently invited to present to the Department of Defense, Pentagon’s Sustainability Group located in Washington D.C regarding the company's success in reducing energy consumption and GHG by 15%-25% annually.

Don Stevens Resigns as VCNAA Chairman effective immediately

Rather than threatening to throw up to 600 state employees out of work, Governor Douglas should close what he admits is a “grossly unfair” tax loophole, to raise revenue and avoid the job cuts.

During the March meeting of the commission, Wanda Lyons from the East Syracuse NY Census Bureau was in attendance. She works primarily on Native issues surrounding census statistical information.

From the Robin Washington TV library: Vermont folklore has long maintained that the state had no slavery and never displaced a Native American population

Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs

Vermont Governor appoints Bell to native american Commission

The Handmade Toy Alliance's (www.handmadetoyalliance.org) initiative on Change.org, won its place as one of the top ten ideas for change in America.

Low tech communication tool that is more than just a booklet. It is a life line for those who cannot speak due to stroke, illness, disease, cancer, surgery, injury, etc.

Immediate communication system for those who cannot speak