Midday Newscast: September 12, 2008

Advocates say they’re heartened that two northern Vermont rivers could be recognized as "wild and scenic” by the federal government; The Vermont State Hospital has won accreditation from a national health care organization; more…
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Health insurance for small businesses

AARP Vermont is pushing to expand one of the state’s Catamount Health program to cover small businesses. Opponents say move would compromise the financial stability of Catamount. We’ll debate the issue, and we continue our series of interview on how Vermonters are reducing their environmental impact.

Midday Newscast May 23, 2008

Brian Rooney’s conviction for the rape and murder of Michelle Gardner-Quinn will now go to the Vermont Supreme Court; the summer travel season begins today with the arrival of Memorial Day weekend;

My Vermont Project: Health Care Costs

VPR continues the My Vermont series with a special week devoted to challenges and concerns of listeners. Today we ask the question: Why does health care cost so much and what can be done to controll it?