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Gas tax for road and bridge repairs

State Treasurer Jeb Spaulding and Transportation Secretary David Dill discusses a proposal for a new gas tax to improve Vermont’s transportation infrastructure. VPR’s John Dillon examines the deep cuts that are being made to the state budget. And we listen back to some of the voices in the week’s news.

Vermont’s Economic Stability

What does all turbulence in the national economy and on Wall Street mean for Vermont? State Treasurer Jeb Spaulding examines the health of the state’s investment accounts, and Vermont’s economic outlook. Also, Staff Sergeant Alaria O’Brien shares her story of helping help other Iraq and Afghanistan veterans get medical and psychological services after deployment. And the Brattleboro Women’s Film Festival is underway – we get a peek a few of the films.

Vermont Edition interview: State’s economic stability

Bear Stearns sells off at record-low prices, the Fed slashes rates, and yet again there’s talk of a recession. As U.S. economic woes continue to pile up, State Treasurer Jeb Spaulding talks with us about how Vermont fits into this picture, and what the state is doing to protect shared assets.