Vermont Edition
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State Recovery Efforts, 6 Weeks After Irene
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The state is still tallying the total damages from Tropical Storm Irene, but the overall cost could exceed $2 billion when state and town infrastructure damages are combined with private property loss.VPR News
Former Douglas Official Joins GMP
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Green Mountain Power says Neale Lunderville, the former secretary of administration, will head up GMP’s efforts to move to smart-grid technology.VPR News
Douglas administration wants to reduce labor expenses by $7 million
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The Douglas administration has unveiled a proposal to cut spending in the new state budget by $28 million.VPR News
Legislature wants $100,000 consultant to find $30 million in savings
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State government faces another year of declining revenues and almost-certain budget cuts. So the Legislature is looking for 30 million dollars in efficiencies throughout government.VPR News
Union to try to block layoffs
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A union that represents state workers says it’s going to court to stop the layoff of more than 120 people, 100 of whom are to be let go Friday.VPR News
Officials promise job cuts unless progress made in union negotiations
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The state plans to lay off more workers next week unless there’s progress on cutting employee pay. That was the word Thursday from officials in the Douglas Administration.VPR News
VSEA balks on pay cuts; may face layoffs
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The union representing state workers is resisting calls by the Douglas administration for more pay cuts and is expected to face up to 320 layoffs instead.VPR News
Vermont historic sites face possible changes, including closure, sale
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Vermont’s historic sites could face major changes as the state grapples with a $66 million budget shortfall.VPR News