Morning Newscast: April 16, 2008

Here are the top stories at 7:30 a.m.: Senate President Peter Shumlin says he’ll decide his political future in the next few weeks. Shumlin is considering two options: seeking re-election to the state Senate or running for lieutenant governor. Climatologists say there’s a reason the sun feels warmer at this time of year – and gardeners should take advantage of it.

Climatologist explains warm April sun

Many of us are getting our first real taste of spring this week with sunshine and temperatures in the 60s, and even 70s, across much of the state. Climatologists say there’s a reason the sun feels warmer at this time of year – and gardeners should take advantage of it.   VPR’s Nina Keck has more.