VPR News
VPR News
In Vermont, Court’s Decision On Health Law Elicits Responses
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The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold President Obama’s health care bill has elicited plenty of responses from Vermonters.VPR News
Shumlin Announces His Re-election Bid
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In a statement issued Tuesday morning, Governor Peter Shumlin cited his record on job creation and Tropical Storm Irene recovery as qualifications for another term.VPR News
Jeffersonville Voters Approve Plan To Buy Land In Floodplain
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Flood-weary voters in a small Lamoille County community have given their village leaders permission to continue pursuing a land deal that supporters say would both preserve a floodplain and prevent future development there.VPR News
Vt. Reiterates Request To Increase FEMA Reimbursement For Irene Damage
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As Gov. Peter Shumlin is asking President Obama to increase the state’s federal reimbursement for damage caused by Tropical Storm Irene from 75 to 90 percent, the cost of Irene-related repair work continues to saddle city and town finances.VPR News
Vt. Legislature Supports Hydro Bill
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Hydroelectric advocates are touting a bill that was approved by the Legislature and is now heading to the governor’s desk. The measure would expedite permitting for small-scale hydro-electric projects.VPR News
Vermont Recognizes Abenaki
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At a ceremony outside the Statehouse Monday, Gov. Peter Shumlin signed a bill recognizing the Missisquoi band from the Swanton area and the Koasek band from the Newbury area.VPR News
Shumlin Pledges To Sign ‘Cloud’ Tax Legislation, Urge Moratorium
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Gov. Peter Shumlin says he will sign legislation that imposes the state sales tax on cloud computing software beginning in the summer of 2013, but he says he will try to persuade lawmakers next year to drop this tax before it goes into effect.VPR News
Governor Signs Bill Designed To Overhaul Mental Health System
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The new law calls for the state to replace the outdated 54-bed state mental health hospital that formerly operated in Waterbury before it was badly damaged by Tropical Storm Irene’s floods last year.VPR News