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Illuzzi proposes saving state jobs by cutting hours

By John Dillon | December 12, 2008

Veteran state senator Vince Illuzzi says Vermont could save state jobs by reducing the number of hours that public employees work.

40 hours in 4 days: the new work week?

By Jane Lindholm | June 19, 2008

A four-day work week would save energy costs and reduce fossil fuel consumption — so say proponents. State Sen. Vince Illuzzi explains why he’s pushing the idea of a four-day week for schools and state employees.

Vermont Edition

Economic Development in the Northeast Kingdom

By Jane Lindholm | February 28, 2008

We broadcast live from the Northeast Kingdom with a look at the region’s economic development plans with Senator Vince Illuzzi and regional planner Steve Patterson. Then we talk with sibling writers Leland Kinsey and Natalie Kinsey-Warnock about what inspires them to write about the Kingdom.

VPR News

Plan to lease lottery lacks support in Vt Senate

By Bob Kinzel | February 26, 2008

The Vermont Senate has sent a clear message to the Douglas Administration: any plan to lease the state lottery to a private company must be approved by the Legislature. Supporters of the bill say it’s also evident that most lawmakers oppose the leasing approach.