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Reorganizing Vermont Law Enforcement
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An independent study finds ways to reorganize law enforcement in the Vermont, but change won’t come easily. And check in on two mayoral races as Town Meeting Day nears.VPR News
Legislature moves quickly to pass new sex offender law
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Later this week, the Vermont House is set to debate a bill that includes tougher prison sentences for anyone convicted of sexually assaulting a minor.VPR News
Victim advocates support proposed sex offender law
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Victim advocacy groups are supporting a new bill that allows prosecutors to seek a 25 year mandatory sentence in certain cases.VPR News
Douglas calls on lawmakers to repeal education financing laws
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The governor wants to replace Act 60 and Act 68 with a system that places greater tax burdens on local communities that spend above the statewide average.VPR News
Midday Newscast: November 24, 2008
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Vermont’s congressional delegation says the national economy would be boosted if more transportation construction projects got started; Vermont retailers say they’re ready for the busy holiday shopping season;VPR News
Senate committee unveils new sexual assault law
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Senate Democratic leaders say the proposed bill would allow prosecutors to seek a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years in jail if the sexual assault victim is less than 16 years old.Vermont Edition
Vermont Summer Olympians
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Only a handful of Vermonters have competed in the Summer Olympics and a few of them join us to share their memories of reaching the highest goal in athletics. Also in the program, the Vermont Supreme Court will be hearing a case that tries to determine what the death of a pet is worth.VPR News
Some prosecutors question “Jessica’s Law”
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Some Vermont prosecutors question whether one of the governor’s key proposals on sex offender legislation would be effective. They say that it’s possible that fewer sex offenders could be convicted under "Jessica’s Law."VPR News