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Shumlin Isn’t Campaigning, But Will Be In Public Eye
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Governor Peter Shumlin says he doesn’t plan to actively campaign until Labor Day because he’s too busy working as governor. But this doesn’t mean Shumlin will be out of the public eye for the next ten weeks.VPR News
Brock Says He’ll Make $21 Million Utility Refund A Campaign Issue
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Republican Randy Brock says Governor Peter Shumlin will have to explain his stand on the Green Mountain Power takeover of Central Vermont Public Service.VPR News
Health Care Exchange Likely To Be Issue In Governor’s Race
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Vermont is the only state to mandate participation in the proposed consumer marketplace Exchange program. This requirement is likely to emerge as a key issue in this year’s race for governor.VPR News
Brock Takes Issue With Shumlin’s Renewable Energy Policies
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The construction of large wind energy projects will be a key issue in this year’s gubernatorial race. That’s because Republican candidate Randy Brock supports a multi-year moratorium on the construction of any new projects.Vermont Edition
Randy Brock’s Gubernatorial Vision
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Randy Brock discusses the issues facing the state, retired political science professor Eric Davis sizes up the gubernatorial race and we listen to the voices in the news.Vermont Edition
Vermont Considering Driver’s Licenses For Migrant Workers
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Vermont’s dairy industry relies heavily on migrant farmworkers, most of them from Mexico. Now, the state legislature is looking into whether these workers should be allowed to obtain driver’s licenses, regardless of their immigration status.VPR News
Vt. Senate Approves Bill Requiring CPR Education
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State senators gave preliminary approval Tuesday morning to a bill that would make the teaching of cardiopulmonary resuscitation mandatory in Vermont.VPR News
Increased Spending Looms Large As Republicans Review Shumlin’s Budget
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Republican lawmakers say they found some things to like in Governor Peter Shumlin’s budget address. They praised his proposals to reform the state’s environmental permitting process and his call to consolidate school supervisory unions.VPR News