VPR News
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New Technology Extends Cell Coverage To Rural Areas
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Vermont officials say some hard-to-reach parts of the state will soon have cell phone coverage thanks to the successful test of a new system.VPR News
State Revenues ‘Disappointing’ In March
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Administration Secretary Jeb Spaulding says state revenue figures for the general fund, transportation and education funds were all below expectations in April.VPR News
CEOs Of Foreign Companies Bound For NEK Visit Region
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The CEOs of the two foreign companies that promise to bring more than 600 new jobs to Newport visited the future site of their operations Thursday in the lakefront building formerly occupied by Bogner ski wear.VPR News
Local Beers Get World-Class Ratings
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Beer enthusiasts are buzzing about Vermont’s beer, and with good reason.VPR News
South Hero Joins Fight Against Dollar Stores
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Residents in South Hero are organizing to fight a proposed dollar store in their community. They join a number of towns where there is opposition to proposals to build the small box stores.VPR News
VTA Receives Grant To Expand Cell Service
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The Vermont Telecommunications Authority has been awarded a $1.6 million federal grant to expand cellular phone service and provide wireless internet in areas hit by flooding in 2011.VPR News
VTA Terminates Grants To Vt. Broadband Provider
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The Vermont Telecommunications Authority has terminated two grants awarded to the Springfield based broadband provider VTel. The decision stems from what was described as a performance problem with one grant.VPR News
House Approves Budget With 5 Percent Increase
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Legislation that increases state spending by roughly 5 percent was approved by the House last night. The bill sets up a major disagreement with Governor Peter Shumlin over the funding of child care programs.VPR News
