This is a monthly series in which the Attorney General will feature a Vermonter doing exemplary work in their community. Have someone you think should be featured? Email AGO.CAP@vermont.gov. Born in Burlington, Jimmy Cochran is the son of Bob Cochran, one of the “Skiing Cochrans” family of Richmond. Jimmy was on the U.S. Ski team from 2005-2009. He represented… Continue reading Vermonter of the Month: Jimmy Cochran
Net Neutrality Fake Comments: Find out if You’re Affected
What would you think if you saw your name and home address on a public comment addressed to a government agency – but… you never actually wrote a comment? That is what has happened on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)’s website in the online public comment space on net neutrality. Attorney General T.J. Donovan has… Continue reading Net Neutrality Fake Comments: Find out if You’re Affected
Protecting Vermonters One Blocked Call at a Time
Before we get started, raise your hand if you’ve ever received a scam call. Everyone, right? CAP is looking to get better solutions in the hands of Vermonters to fight robocalls. CAP is studying various robocall blocking options to protect Vermonters from this scourge. First, CAP obtained a grant from The State Center to test… Continue reading Protecting Vermonters One Blocked Call at a Time
5 Tips on Giving Wisely
Thinking about giving this holiday season? Here are five tips to help ensure that your contribution is going to a charity in need for a cause you support. 1- Research the charity. Understand how your money will be used by the charity before you donate. Websites like the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance and… Continue reading 5 Tips on Giving Wisely
Vermonter of the Month: Tim Mathewson
This is a monthly series in which the Attorney General will feature a Vermonter doing exemplary work in their community. Have someone you think should be featured? Email AGO.CAP@vermont.gov. Tim has been running Little City Cycles in Vergennes since 2009. Two years ago, he started Green Mountain Foster Bikes with Tanya Bashaw to help save… Continue reading Vermonter of the Month: Tim Mathewson