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Mullinâ€™s vote for same-sex marriage praised by son

By Nina Keck | March 25, 2009

Senator Kevin Mullin surprised many of his Rutland County constituents when he voted in favor of the same-sex marriage bill now moving through the legislature.

Election excitement trickles down to local campaigns

By Nina Keck | October 29, 2008

Four years ago, 60 percent of Americans voted in the presidential election. That was the highest turnout since 1968. Even more Americans are expected to vote next week. But is excitement over the presidential campaigns trickling down to local races? VPR’s Nina Keck talked with voters, candidates and campaign volunteers in Rutland County and filed this report.

Vermont Edition

Legislative Priorities

By Jane Lindholm | May 5, 2008

When the Legislature convened in January, we talked with leaders from all three of Vermont’s major parties about their hopes and expectations for the 2008 session. Now, with the session at an end, we check back in to see how it all worked out. Also, Candace Page talks about citizen science, and we hear the first in our series My Vermont — essays by our listeners on life in the Green Mountain State.

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Senate committee approves boosting penalty for drug possession

By VPR | February 25, 2008

A Senate committee has approved a bill that increases the penalty for possessing heroin and cocaine.