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UVM says more layoffs might not be necessary
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The University of Vermont hopes to avoid a new round of lay-offs and possibly reinstate some part-time faculty. The school had warned in February that up to 26 people would have to be let go because of the budget deficit.VPR News
VPR Evening News February 13th, 2009
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Governor’s plan to cut health care programs faces opposition; Vermont House approves bill encouraging colonoscopies; Health Department to conduct more asbestos research; Fairpoint customers still experience e-mail problems; State may eliminate Agency of Commerce; One family celebrates two sporting achievements; and commentator Tom Slayton on hardships facing dairy farmers.VPR News
Interview: Sorrell criticizes cuts to state budget
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Attorney General Bill Sorrell says that the Northfield Police Chief’s alleged wrongdoings represent just one example of a case that might have been dealt with differently in another year, and under more favorable economic circumstances.VPR News
NH chief justice gives gloomy forecast
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Supreme Court Chief Justice John Broderick says New Hampshire’s judicial system has tried to do more with less, but not very successfully.Vermont Edition
Cities and Towns Face Budget Uncertainties
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How will state budget cuts impact Vermont’s towns and cities in the current and coming years? We talk about it with Steven Jeffrey of the Vermont League of Cities and Towns. Plus, we survey the year’s top environmental stories with Candy Page. And we visit with a 92-year-old track star.VPR News
VPR Evening News December 19th, 2008
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Lawmakers hold back on cuts to mental health programs; Vermont unemployment rate goes up in November; Patrick Leahy expects Eric Holder to be confirmed as Attorney General; Celebrating Chanukah; Language of the Abenaki; and commentator Leora Dowling on becoming a volunteer cancer advocate.VPR News
VPR Evening News December 17th, 2008
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Jury awards $3.6 million to former altar boy; Faculty and students want UVM to hold off on budget cuts; More testimony on proposed budget cuts, but Amtrak service saved; Bernie Sanders leads investigation into Navy wasteful spending; Same-sex marriage advocates hail New Jersey study; Helping people pay for fuel during the holidays; and commentator Mary Barosse-Schwartz on community spirit.VPR News
Higher education, human service cuts recommended
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The details of nearly $20 million in cuts to this year’s Vermont budget were released this morning. The cuts are being recommended to offset a drop in state revenues.VPR News