Stories about 'pollina' from the Welcome to the VPR Archive

Gubernatorial candidates to debate on environment

By VPR | July 3, 2008

Vermont’s three major gubernatorial candidates have agreed to square off for their first debate of the 2008 campaign on July 20, with the environment, energy, food and farming up for discussion.

Pollina criticizes Douglas’ jobs record

By John Dillon | June 30, 2008

Progressive Anthony Pollina is attacking incumbent Governor Jim Douglas for cutting the state workforce while at the same time rewarding top officials with bonuses.

Midday Newscast: June 30, 2008

By Mitch Wertlieb | June 30, 2008

New reason for concern about families stuggling to pay for their basic needs; fuel prices are on the minds of Vermont’s congressional delegation; environmental group says VANR has failed to control large farm pollution; Anthony Pollina attacks Gov. Jim Douglas for cutting the state work force.

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Gubernatorial candidates agree, economy is top issue

By Bob Kinzel | June 27, 2008

All three major party candidates for governor agree on one thing – the condition of the Vermont economy is the most important issue in their campaign. But they have different ideas about how to create more good paying jobs in the state. VPR’s Bob Kinzel reports.

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Douglas-Pollina argue over who gets credit for the “buy local” movement

By John Dillon | June 25, 2008

Progressive Anthony Pollina says Governor Jim Douglas is claiming credit for launching a "buy local" movement in 2003. Pollina says the idea originated years before with farmers and citizen activists.

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Douglas announces task force to help reduce fuel, food, transportation costs

By Steve Zind | June 13, 2008

Governor Jim Douglas Thursday announced a new task force charged with making it easier for Vermonters to get help reducing fuel, transportation and food costs.

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Secretary of State Deb Markowitz

By Bob Kinzel | May 30, 2008

Bob Kinzel talks with Secretary of State Deb Markowitz about two election-related bills that have been vetoed, and their implications for the November election. VPR’s Ross Sneyd analyzes the top stories this week, and we listen back to some of the voices in the week’s news.

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Pollina will stay in the race

By Bob Kinzel | May 29, 2008

Progressive Anthony Pollina told supporters at a rally this afternoon that he’s committed to his gubernatorial campaign. He rejected suggestions that he run for lieutenant governor.

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Midday Newscast May 29, 2008

By Mitch Wertlieb | May 29, 2008

Progressive Anthony Pollina will hold a rally within the hour and says he will disclose his political plans then; the wife of a Dartmouth College professor has been sentenced to six years in prison for bilking her former California church out of $320,000; more…

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Morning Newscast: May 29, 2008

By Mitch Wertlieb | May 29, 2008

Here are the top stories at 7:30 a.m.: There’s enormous speculation in Vermont’s political circles about Progressive Anthony Pollina’s role in the 2008 campaign. Democrats are urging Pollina to drop out of the governor’s race and to seek the office of Lt. Governor. State officials say a housing development in Milton that mixes affordable and moderately priced homes could be a model for the rest of the state. And one of the developers of the subdivision says a new housing initiative signed into law this week might help other communities duplicate it.