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Loggers oppose maple syrup expansion

By VPR | April 30, 2009

The logging industry is upset about a bill that would allow maple sugar makers to expand operations on state land.

Vermont State Parks set up Facebook page

By VPR | January 22, 2009

Fans of the Vermont State Park system have a new place to share their enthusiasm: Facebook.

Governor’s spokesman to head Forest and Parks

By VPR | November 13, 2008

The spokesman for Gov. Jim Douglas is getting a new job as Vermont’s commissioner of the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation.

Head of Native American commission resigns

By VPR | September 3, 2008

The chairman of Vermont’s Commission on Native American Affairs is resigning, and blaming the Legislature for failing to set up a mechanism by which groups can become recognized as tribes.

A birdâ€™s eye view of the Governorâ€™s weekly press conference

By Steve Zind | April 24, 2008

The weekly press conference has been a fixture in every governor’s schedule since Thomas Salmon took office in the early 1970s. Over the years it’s gone through many changes – reflecting the personality of each governor who has held them. Today, VPR’s Steve Zind gives us a bird’s eye view of the ritual.

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Douglas, Pollina agree on whistleblower bill

By Ross Sneyd | March 21, 2008

Anthony Pollina seized on several legislative issues this week to make his case that voters should turn to him over Governor Jim Douglas. But, as VPR’s Ross Sneyd reports, on at least one of the issues, the administration has shifted its position and now agrees with Pollina.