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 Gambling Machines In Bars? Vermont House Folds The Idea | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 150

The state Lottery Commission would like to raise more revenue by installing new gaming machines in bars and restaurants. The Vermont House said no to...

 $1 Million In State Incentives Approved For Keurig Green Mountain | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 152

The Vermont Economic Progress Council has given initial approval to nearly $1 million in incentives to Keurig Green Mountain, formerly known as Green...

 House Cuts Budget, Still Needs To Find $4.4 Million In New Taxes | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 153

House lawmakers are putting the finishing touches on their versions of this year’s budget and tax bills. And while their proposal will require some new...

 UVM President Takes Aim At Party Culture | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 50

University of Vermont President Thomas Sullivan is assembling a university task force on substance abuse to address what he says is “a very real...

 Decision On Lyndonville Plant Closing May Come Next Week | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 40

Pennsylvania based Kennametal says it hopes to make a decision on the fate of its Lyndonville plant by March 28. The plant employs approximately 80...

 From Eyesore To Artwork In Londonderry | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 37

A retaining wall near the intersection of Routes 100 and 11 in Londonderry has been getting a lot of attention lately. Local artists recently painted...

 As Deadline Nears, Debate Continues Over Vt.'s Agreement With Entergy | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 211

Vermont utility regulators have until March 31 to decide whether to approve a tentative agreement between Entergy Vermont Yankee and the Shumlin...

 Senate Committee To Forge Ahead With Single Payer Plan | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 138

Frustrated by the lack of movement this year by the Shumlin Administration, the Vermont Senate is pressing forward with legislation related to single...

 Shumlin Extends Health Care Option For Small Businesses | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 147

The Shumlin administration has announced another contingency plan to help small businesses purchase health insurance next year but the proposal is...

 House Unlikely To Pass Paid Sick Leave Bill | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 149

Dozens of supporters of the paid sick leave bill held a rally at the Statehouse Tuesday to kick off their final push to convince lawmakers to back their...

 Regional Report: Brattleboro Fills Town Meeting Seats | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 375

The interesting part of Vermont’s town meetings is that every municipality does it differently. And in the case of Brattleboro, the town holds a...

 Lawmakers Eye Changes To Welfare Program | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 184

Lawmakers are looking to solve a glitch in the welfare system that can discourage low-income Vermonters from taking good-paying jobs. But addressing the...

 New Hampshire Town Shows Support For Potential Tar Sands Pipeline | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 109

At several town meetings held this past week in New Hampshire, voters weighed in on non-binding resolutions opposing the flow of tar sands oil through...

 Montpelier Commits To Net Zero Goals | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 245

Earlier this week, Montpelier officials announced their goal of becoming the country’s first “Net Zero capitol city”. The idea is to minimize the use of...

 Massive Storm Sweeps Vermont | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 109

You know the old saying: March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. Well, Wednesday and Thursday's weather may prove at least half of that...

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