Vermont Life to remain a state property

The commerce agency will keep Vermont Life in house. State officials have rejected nine bids from outside companies to take over the state’s signature tourism magazine.
Michael Schirling, the secretary of the Agency of Commerce and Community Development, told lawmakers that none of the bidders, who were invited to purchase the magazine, partner with the state or contract out editorial services, found a way to substantively rebrand the magazine or change the revenue model and none would hav