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Morning Newscast: July 16, 2008

By VPR | July 16, 2008

Here are the top stories at 7:30 a.m.: Trouble continues at Vermont Yankee nuclear plant, and they’ve attracted the attention of federal and state regulators; A recent report by the Attorney General’s office says drug companies are targeting key doctors in the state, in hopes of influencing the decisions other doctors make; Governor Jim Douglas is praising Vermont’s first two-day sales tax holiday and has hinted he’d support making it an annual event…

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Sales tax holiday could become annual event

By VPR | July 16, 2008

Governor Jim Douglas is praising Vermont’s first two-day sales tax holiday and has hinted he’d support making it an annual event.

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Midday Newscast: July 11, 2008

By Mitch Wertlieb | July 11, 2008

Here are the top stories at noon: Vermonters can take a holiday this weekend, at least if they want to avoid the state sales tax; The owners of Vermont Yankee are making the economic argument that what’s good for the company is good for the state; Shelburne philanthropist Lois McClure says Vermont has to get ready to care for its aging population…

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Interview: Tax Commissioner Tom Pelham on the sales tax holiday

By Mitch Wertlieb | July 11, 2008

The state of Vermont has declared this weekend a sales tax holiday. You can save money on certain items up to $2,000. If you’re buying an energy efficient appliance, you have until July 18 to do so. VPR’s Mitch Wertlieb spoke with Vermont’s tax commissioner Tom Pelham to find out how it works.

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Democrats reach agreement with Douglas on economic stimulus package

By John Dillon | May 1, 2008

A deal between Democrats and Republican Governor Jim Douglas on an economic stimulus package has cleared the way for the Legislature to adjourn this weekend.