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Public role in state budget cuts
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The role of citizen participation in and knowledge of the state’s budget process. Vermont prepares for a years of Samuel de Champlain events. The finer points of skate sharpening.VPR News
Lawmakers hold back on some budget cuts
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Vermont lawmakers have held back on deep cuts to mental health programs while trimming the state budget by almost $20 million.Vermont Edition
State budget crisis
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This week nearly $20 million in budget cuts were proposed by the Douglas administration and the Joint Fiscal Committee, but they say that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Administration Secretary Neale Lunderville discusses the constantly shifting budget situation. Also on the program, how town budgets are taking a hit, and a new movie captures the spirit of Brattleboro’s Harmony Parking Lot.VPR News
Human Service advocates urge administration to postpone budget cuts
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Several Human Service advocacy groups are urging the Joint Fiscal Committee to postpone budget cuts proposed by the Douglas Administration for several months.VPR News
Douglas administration releases details of budget cuts
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The biggest reductions come in Human Service programs affecting children, families, the disabled, the elderly and Vermonters who receive mental health services.VPR News
Douglas wants to exempt State Police from budget cuts
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Governor Jim Douglas says he is willing to look at a plan to save money by closing some of Vermont’s district courts.Vermont Edition
Gov. Jim Douglas
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The Douglas administration and legislative leaders are aiming to cut $37 million from the state’s budget. VPR’s Ross Sneyd explains the budget shortfall and the process for making cuts. Then Gov. Douglas joins us to explain the budget priorities and take your calls.Vermont Edition
Gas tax for road and bridge repairs
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State Treasurer Jeb Spaulding and Transportation Secretary David Dill discusses a proposal for a new gas tax to improve Vermont’s transportation infrastructure. VPR’s John Dillon examines the deep cuts that are being made to the state budget. And we listen back to some of the voices in the week’s news.VPR News
