Vermont Edition
Vermont Edition
Speaker Smith Looks Ahead
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House Speaker Shap Smith discusses the top issues facing the Legislature, VPR’s John Dillon provides analysis on this week’s court cases involving the continued operation of Vermont Yankee and we hear from the Norwich University Regimental Band.Vermont Edition
Breastfeeding and Insurance
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You may think breastfeeding is automatic- not something mothers and babies have to learn how to do. In fact, a lot of new mothers struggle with breastfeeding. The Affordable Care Act requires insurance companies to cover visits with lactation consultants. We’ll learn about what exactly lactation consultants do.Vermont Edition
National And State Gun Laws Proposed
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President Obama announced his plan to curb gun violence late Wednesday morning from the White House. We look at what the president’s recommendations mean to Vermont with advocates for gun control, and supporters of gun rights.Vermont Edition
At The Intersection Of Public Recreation And Private Land
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We look at the rights of the public to recreate on private land and the liabilities faced by the property owner, hear about Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley’s photographing a single snow crystal and we dip into our listener mailbag.Vermont Edition
Shumlin’s Education Agenda
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Governor Peter Shumlin chose one topic only for his inaugural address: education. Shumlin explains the education priorities he set out in Thursday’s speech.Vermont Edition
The Power And The Perils Of A Supermajority
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We look at the power and pitfalls that come with holding a supermajority in the state legislature and hear about the Mental Health Law Project.Vermont Edition
Opening Day at the Legislature
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Lawmakers, reporters, lobbyists, and eager constituents are all descending on Montpelier this morning to kick off a new Legislative session. Vermont Edition is there too! We’re broadcasting from the Statehouse with political leaders and the reporters who cover them as we look at the work that lies ahead.Vermont Edition
Smart Meters On The Way
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Smart meters have already been installed in roughly seventy percent of Vermont homes. These meters will let consumers (and utility companies) monitor their power usage on a daily basis. We’ll find out about smart meters in Vermont, and learn about some of the controversy surrounding them.Vermont Edition
