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VPR News
Governor’s Welfare Plan Includes Job Cuts
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Gov. Peter Shumlin made headlines in January when he proposed a five-year lifetime cap on welfare benefits. But lawmakers only recently found out that he also wants to eliminate 12 positions dedicated to helping welfare recipients find the jobs they need to get off the program.VPR News
Welch, Owens Propose Guest Visas For Dairy Workers
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Congressman Peter Welch and New York Congressman Bill Owens announced a bill that would permit dairy farm workers to qualify in the federal guest worker visa program.VPR News
Olympic Medalists See “Winter In Trouble”
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Two winter Olympics medalists from Vermont are among the signers of a letter to President Obama saying that due to climate change "winter is in trouble."VPR News
Lawmakers Get Decorum Training
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Vermont House members should be mindful of where they stand and walk during debates so they don’t cross between members who are speaking and the presiding officer.VPR News
State Searches For Life Insurance Beneficiaries
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The Vermont treasurer’s office says it’s trying to find about 2,500 people who are owed around $2 million in unclaimed life insurance payments.VPR News
Shumlin To Highlight Job Training Program
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Gov. Peter Shumlin is going to highlight state efforts to ensure there are enough trained workers to meet the demand of the state’s employers.VPR News
Senate To Debate Moving Up August Primary
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The Vermont Senate is expected to debate a bill that would move up the state’s primary election to early August.VPR News
