GE Healthcare imposing unpaid furloughs

GE Healthcare is now implementing a furlough program under which others will have to take unpaid leaves. The South Burlington company laid off workers earlier this month.

Symington releases new economic plan

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gaye Symington has released a new economic plan, prompting an attack from Gov. Jim Douglas’ campaign as those two candidates and independent Anthony Pollina continue to spar over the economy.

Symington says Douglas ad off base

In the campaign season, advertisements are often the source of controversy. Campaigns debate who said what, when and what the statements actually mean. One example of that has come up in the Vermont gubernatorial campaign. The ad in question has to do with Vermont’s workforce. VPR’s John Dillon reports.

Symington unveils new higher education plan

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gaye Symington has unveiled a plan to get more Vermont students to attend college. The program would help pay for tuition, and it’s aimed at students who would be the first in their families to seek higher education. VPR’s John Dillon reports.