Midday Newscast: July 22, 2008

Fuel prices may force changes at public transit agency; Gaye Symington doesn’t believe Anthony Pollina’s Independent status will affect the race; Barre city councilors get their first chance to consider mayor’s sex offender proposal; New York’s attorney general opens investigation of two companies that operate wind farms in the state; Truck detour in the Upper Valley.
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Can government ease winter heating costs?

The program that helps low-income Vermonters pay for heat is at least $19 million short this year, and middle income Vermonters are also struggling to plan for winter. We’ll look at whether federal and state government can ease the concern about heating costs.

Morning Newscast: May 26, 2008

Governor Douglas to sign new domestic violence law tomorrow; pre-buy fuel contracts diminishing in NH; all over VT today, town bands are marching in parades and playing on village greens in memory of fallen soldiers.
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Fuel oil prices on the rise

Fuel oil prices are expected to exceed $3 a gallon this winter. That’s up almost 20 percent from a year ago. Congressman Peter Welch blames some of the price increase on speculation in the energy markets. He’s introduced a bill that would restore government control over these markets