Vermont gov. signs bill granting professional licenses to immigrants

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Vermont gov. signs bill granting professional licenses to immigrants
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Starting in September, Vermont will be able to grant professional licenses to people who meet the requirements, regardless of their immigration status, in a…

Republican Gov. Phil Scott signed the bill into law on MondayStarting in September, Vermont will be able to grant professional licenses to people who meet the requirements, regardless of their immigration status, in a move supporters hope will ease Vermont’s labor shortage.

The Vermont Department of Labor reported Thursday the state had over 7,700 open job postings. According to the latest data, the state had an unemployment rate of 2.2% in March.

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