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VPR News
Candidates Take Sides On Mountaintop Wind Moratorium
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The Republicans seeking the top two state offices both support a moratorium on large-scale wind tower development in Vermont.VPR News
VTel Gets FCC Grant To Expand Cell Coverage
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Governor Peter Shumlin says cellular telephone users in parts of rural Caledonia and Orange counties will soon see better service. That’s thanks to a $2 million grant from the Federal Communications Commission.VPR News
VTC Nets Department Of Labor Grant
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Vermont Technical College, in Randolph, is getting $3.4 million from the U.S. Department of Labor. The money will support training programs in agriculture, food production, waste disposal and energy production.VPR News
Judge Throws Out Burlington Telecom Suit
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A Vermont judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Burlington residents against the city. The lawsuit sought repayment of mismanaged telecom funds.VPR News
Shumlin Says Lottery May Want To Go Online; Brock Disagrees
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Governor Peter Shumlin wants the Vermont Lottery Commission to take a serious look at developing online gaming opportunities. A number of states are exploring online gambling after the U.S. Justice Department dropped its long standing opposition to the idea.VPR News
Electric Cars Plugged For Vermont Plug In Weekend
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Car dealerships around Vermont are partnering with the group Drive Electric Vermont to celebrate National Plug In Day. They’re encouraging Vermonters to learn more about electric vehicles.VPR News
Norwich Divided Over Tower Site
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New rules about emergency communications are posing challenges for many Vermont communities. The Federal Communications Commission has ordered mobile radios and pagers to operate with much less bandwidth by January of next year.VPR News
New Funding Brings Broadband To Rural Communities
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The Shumlin Administration says it’s optimistic that it will meet its goal of having full broadband coverage in every part of the state by the end of next year.VPR News