Dan D'Ambrosio
Business Reporter at Burlington Free Press
Dan D'Ambrosio is the business reporter for the Burlington Free Press in Burlington, Vermont.
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1 week ago |
burlingtonfreepress.com | Dan D'Ambrosio
Migrant Justice activist Jose Ignacio De La Cruz and his stepdaughter Heidi Perez were arrested by Border Patrol in Richford, Vermont on June 14. CBP stated the pair were detained for suspicious border activity and failure to comply with agents' orders. Migrant Justice alleges the arrests were violent and that both individuals are now facing deportation. De La Cruz is a prominent activist with Migrant Justice and Perez recently graduated high school.
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2 weeks ago |
burlingtonfreepress.com | Dan D'Ambrosio
Cathedral Square opened Kelley's Field II, a new affordable housing development for adults 55 and older in Hinesburg, Vermont. The 24-unit complex offers subsidized apartments with rents below market value, averaging under $1,000 per month. Funding for the $11 million project came from a variety of federal, state, local, and private sources. Kelley's Field II includes amenities such as a community room, telehealth room, and on-site support services.
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2 weeks ago |
burlingtonfreepress.com | Dan D'Ambrosio
Sens. Welch (D-VT) and Hawley (R-MO) introduced the Higher Wages for American Workers Act of 2025, proposing a $15 federal minimum wage. The current federal minimum wage is $7.25, the lowest it has been since the 1940s when adjusted for inflation. The proposed legislation would also tie future minimum wage increases to inflation. The senators cited the rising cost of living and stagnant wages as reasons for the increase. Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vermont) has joined with Sen.
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3 weeks ago |
burlingtonfreepress.com | Dan D'Ambrosio
Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS) received a $10 million anonymous donation, the largest in its history. The donation will support VLGS's programs in agriculture, food systems, and animal protection policies, including a new aquaculture project. The funds will also provide scholarships and enhance resources for students in these areas. VLGS is recognized as a leading institution in environmental law.
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3 weeks ago |
burlingtonfreepress.com | Dan D'Ambrosio
GlobalFoundries will invest $16 billion to expand its semiconductor manufacturing capabilities in New York and Vermont. This investment aims to address the growing demand for semiconductors driven by the rise of artificial intelligence. GlobalFoundries will partner with companies like Apple, SpaceX, and AMD to support U.S.-based chip production. The company aims to create high-paying manufacturing jobs and strengthen U.S. supply chain security.
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