Senate President John
Campbell discusses the key issues facing lawmakers, we hear about the political battle fought by Vermont congressman Matthew Lyon and learn about Killington Search and Rescue.
Democrats in the Vermont
Senate have nominated John Campbell to again lead the chamber in the next legislative
session. Campbell faced strong criticism for his
leadership style and for the sometimes chaotic way the Senate functioned in the last session.
Senate President Pro Temp John Campbell talks with VPR’s Bob Kinzel about the Senate calendar and the bills his chamber needs to consider before adjournment.
Officials in the town of Hartford say Vermont’s
state Senate president – whose home was to be sold at a tax sale because of
unpaid taxes – has settled his $6,000 debt.
Senate President John Campbell charts the course for the Senate over the next several weeks. Plus, rocker-turned-professor Joe Gittleman relates his experiences from life on the road in a Lyndon State classroom.
New leadership has been elected and several long-serving senators aren’t returning to Montpelier this week, creating a lot of change in the Vermont Senate. Vermont Edition broadcasts live from Statehouse to look at the year ahead.