House reads resolution honoring Major General Gregory Knight The Vermont House read HCR 196 honoring U.S. Army Major General Gregory Knight for more than four decades of military and public service; lawmakers recounted his career, the General Assembly directed the secretary of state to send copies of the resolution, and a reception was announced.

The Vermont House honored Major General Gregory Knight for his remarkable 43 years of dedicated military and public service, recognizing his extraordinary contributions and leadership.

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Vermont legislators introduce bill to enhance military protection orders Legislators propose defining military protection orders as foreign protection orders in Vermont.

Vermont legislators are taking a bold step to enhance military protection orders, aiming to redefine them as foreign protection orders for better support of service members.

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New Vermont bill offers military service credit for state employees with 15 years service Vermont legislation allows state employees to gain credit for military service towards retirement.

Vermont just passed a groundbreaking bill that lets state employees earn retirement credit for their military service—an incredible win for those who served!

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Vermont National Guard leaders advocate to eliminate military retirement tax Vermont officials propose removing taxes on military retirement to retain service members.

Vermont's military retirees are leaving for states with better tax benefits, threatening the local workforce—can new policies turn the tide?

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Vermont leaders aim to attract military talent post-service to boost economy Officials discuss attracting military personnel from installations to settle in Vermont.

Vermont is on the brink of a major economic boost by attracting military families, and the potential impact could transform local communities for the better.

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Vermont National Guard leaders advocate for tax exemption on military pensions Vermont National Guard officials stress tax exemption to retain military retirees and strengthen workforce.

Vermont leaders are pushing for a tax exemption on military retirement benefits to keep our veterans and bolster the state's struggling workforce.

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Army Guard unit completes construction of resilient self-sustaining facility New facility enhances Army Guard unit's operational readiness and community support capabilities.

Vermont's Army National Guard has transformed its operational readiness and community support with cutting-edge facilities that can sustain missions even during power outages.

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