Motorcycle Tour Of Vermont Takes Investors To Local Entrepreneurs
Hear the stories behind the business pitches that 60 motorcycle-riding investors will field in a five-day, 10-stop tour of Vermont. (Vermont Public Radio)
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Barriers to Public Records Thwart Civic Engagement
Citizens find little consistency among agencies that control access to public records in Vermont. (VPR)
Ongoing Investigation of EB-5 Fraud Charges at Jay Peak
$350 million, 700 investors, dozens of state and federal charges, and untold answers still to track down. (Vermont Public Radio, NPR, Boston Globe)
The Semantics and Economics of ‘Natural’ Food
Two stories on the finances, policy and assumptions behind “natural” food. (The Food Chain, BBC News)
The Bestwick Boys
50+ years after an undefeated football season, these former Titans rally for their coach. (Only A Game, NPR)
Foreign Investors Hang in Immigration Limbo Following Jay Peak EB-5 Fraud Charges
A former Soviet official escaped political persecution. Now he hopes his family’s green cards will last. (VPR)
Authorities Dig Into The Dealings Of The Men Behind Jay Peak Resort
Jay Peak Resort’s grand plan to revitalize a region’s economy is now said to be a fraud. (NPR)
Vermont Police Are Rarely De-Certified, Even For Crimes And Misconduct
Shy of a felony conviction, it’s really hard to lose your badge in Vermont. (Vermont Public Radio)
Delays and Debt Plague Vermont’s $1B+ IT Upgrades
Backlog of IT upgrades reaches $1 billion as state pays off obsolete technology. (Vermont Public Radio)
Mixed Signals for Airport Funding And Timeline
At the Northeast Kingdom International Airport, flights remain domestic and developers are pressed for time.