Last week the House passed a bill which would
require all new construction within 250 feet of a lake shoreline to get a
permit. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of
lake-shore development restrictions.
Democrats are in the majority in the Vermont House and Senate – and
that’s a scenario that makes Republican lawmakers work even harder to
shape the key bills being debated at the Statehouse.
The solid mass of "blue states" in the northeast spells concern for Republicans and we examine what can be
learned from these trends. Also, issues of social class are explored through a theater performance, and artists transform old books into sculptural pieces in a provocative exhibit.
The GOP convention starts next week, and Vermont’s top Republican office-holder will be in attendance: Governor Jim Douglas. We talk with Douglas about John McCain’s choice for vice president, the prospects for Republican candidates in the November elections.
Sara Gear Boyd is being remembered as a trail blazing,
common sense political leader who had a strong impact at both the state and
national level.
During her state legislative career, she was the first woman
in the country to serve as majority leader of both the House and the Senate.
Gear Boyd died of cancer Tuesday morning at the age of 67.
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Bob Kinzel has more.