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Prosecuting sex crimes

The attorney general and most of the state’s prosecutors are in favor of changes that would make it easier to prosecute sex crimes. We talk with Attorney General Bill Sorrell and Bennington County State’s Attorney Erica Marthage about why they support these reforms. And VPR’s Ross Sneyd joins us to analyze how the candidates for governor are approaching this issue.
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Health insurance for small businesses

AARP Vermont is pushing to expand one of the state’s Catamount Health program to cover small businesses. Opponents say move would compromise the financial stability of Catamount. We’ll debate the issue, and we continue our series of interview on how Vermonters are reducing their environmental impact.
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Pollina will stay in the race

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.

Midday Newscast May 19, 2008

The Boston Red Sox just announced that some Vermont technology will be powering Fenway Park; advocates of same-sex marriage say a decision by the California Supreme Court last week should help their cause in Vermont; another candidate has gotten into the race for governor; more…
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Dem. Gubernatorial Candidate Gaye Symington

Bob Kinzel talks with Democrat Gaye Symington about the politics of a three-way gubernatorial race and the issues that define her candidacy. Also on the program, news analysis with VPR reporters and we listen back to some of the voices in the news this week.

Economy will be major issue in gubernatorial race

Vermont’s economy is likely to be a major issue in this year’s gubernatorial race. The two announced candidates — incumbent Republican Jim Douglas and Progressive Anthony Pollina — share similar goals to stimulate the economy. But they have very different ideas of how to pay for their plans.