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Governor’s Priorities Set, Advocacy Groups Discuss Their Agendas
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In his inaugural address last week, Peter Shumlin laid out some of his priorities for the next two years. Now, five local advocacy organizations discuss their priorities for this legislative session, under the new administration.VPR News
Stimulus Created Fewer VT Jobs Than Thought
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Officials say the federal stimulus program created about 400 fewer jobs in Vermont than once thought because the calculations used to count the jobs were changed.VPR News
Deal Finalized To Bring 200 Jobs To NEK
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Governor Jim Douglas has finalized a deal that will help bring several hundred new jobs to the Northeast Kingdom. Douglas made the announcement from Seoul, South Korea, on the first stop on a multi-nation tour of the Far East.Vermont Edition
Vermont In Transition: Job Growth
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Vermont Edition begins a series of programs looking at the some of the key findings of the Vermont in Transition Study. We’ll analyze trends in job growth and consider the job opportunities of the future.VPR News
IBM made state a technology leader
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‘Big Blue’ brought high-tech manufacturing and a white-collar culture to Vermont.VPR News
Illuzzi proposes saving state jobs by cutting hours
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Veteran state senator Vince Illuzzi says Vermont could save state jobs by reducing the number of hours that public employees work.VPR News
Midday Newscast: July 2, 2008
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Green Mountain Power promotes solar system usage; a contingent of Vermonters is in Quebec City to help commemorate the 400th anniversary of its founding. Vermonters can apply for emergency unemployment benefits soon; the Douglas administration says it can cut 150 government positions without harming public programs.VPR News
Labor officials say high unemployment shouldn’t affect summer job market
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As summer begins, teenagers are heading to work at creemee stands, swimming pools, and supermarkets across the region. And in Vermont, they’re facing a job market with of the highest unemployment rate in 14 years.VPR News