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Douglas expected to seek frugal budget
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Gov. Jim Douglas is slated to deliver his annual budget address to Vermont lawmakers this week, and it’s expected to be a tough message.VPR News
State agency heads asked to prepare 8 percent budget reductions
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The Douglas administration describes the cuts as “targets” designed to reduce state spending by about $ 65 million.Vermont Edition
Vermont’s Budget
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Governor Jim Douglas says lawmakers used every penny in the cookie jar in crafting this year’s budget. We talk with Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Bartlett and Finance Commissioner Jim Reardon about what they forecast for next year’s budget. Also, an upcoming conference at Dartmouth looks to uncover the "Human Algorithm." And we continue our series of My Vermont essays.VPR News