Find information about the recent upgrade to Vermont's Online Campaign Finance System and Lobbying Information System. Identify the key reasons for this modernization, as stated by the Vermont Secretary of State, and determine the approximate launch timeframe of these new systems.
Navigate to DuckDuckGo. Search for 'Vermont Secretary of State new lobbying system upgrade'. From the search results, identify and click on a relevant news article discussing the upgrade, preferably from a reputable news source. Read the article to identify the stated reasons for the upgrade of the Campaign Finance and Lobbying Information Systems. Locate any mention of the launch date or timeframe for these new systems. Summarize the reasons for the upgrade and state the approximate launch timeframe.
Successfully navigate to a relevant news article discussing the upgrade of Vermont's Online Campaign Finance System and Lobbying Information System (e.g., the manchesterjournal.com article). Accurately summarize the primary reasons for the upgrade, including enhancing transparency and accountability, ensuring Vermonters know how money flows, and modernizing aging systems for improved functionality and user experience. State the approximate launch timeframe for the new systems (e.g., around January 2025 or 'this week' as per the article's context).