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State looks to direct stimulus money to struggling farmers

By John Dillon | April 16, 2009

Officials are planning a new low interest loan program. They say it’s not a long-term fix, but the money should help farmers facing record low milk prices.

Federal grant will buy 13 new low emission buses

By VPR | September 8, 2008

Officials say the use of diesel particulate filters and low sulfur fuel will dramatically improve the fleet’s emissions.

Demand for fuel assistance up 20 percent

By Bob Kinzel | September 3, 2008

There’s concern that many families will face difficult financial decisions if eligibility levels for the state’s LIHEAP program aren’t raised this fall.

Midday Newscast: August 22, 2008

By Neal Charnoff | August 22, 2008

Patrick Leahy is concerned about a set of proposed rules designed to help the FBI catch terrorists; Vermont Department of Health has found elevated levels of toxins in Mississiquoi Bay; N.H. officials say there are several factors 2006 Vermont low birth rate report; more…

VPR News

Welch supports new economic stimulus plan

By John Dillon | July 23, 2008

Congressman Peter Welch supports a second economic stimulus package but he says the plan must include help for low income people to pay their fuel bills.

Vermont Edition

Can government ease winter heating costs?

By Jane Lindholm | June 30, 2008

The program that helps low-income Vermonters pay for heat is at least $19 million short this year, and middle income Vermonters are also struggling to plan for winter. We’ll look at whether federal and state government can ease the concern about heating costs.