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VPR News
VT Edition Interview: Ross Sneyd on the top news stories of the week
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VPR’s Ross Sneyd joins Bob Kinzel to analyze the governor’s inaugural address, the Vermont House and Senate "recession" session, House Speaker Shap Smith’s economic stimulus plan and the other top stories of the week.VPR News
Shumlin proposes trimming legislative session
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Trimming the session by two weeks amounts to a 14% cut in pay for legislators.VPR News
Douglas sets priorities for 2009 session
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Governor Jim Douglas says he’ll ask the Legislature to quickly pass some economic development initiatives as soon as lawmakers convene in January.VPR News
Deadlock continues over special legislative session
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Legislative leaders and Governor Jim Douglas remain at odds over a special legislative session to address sex offender laws. The two sides have been deadlocked for weeks, and today the political rhetoric grew more heated.VPR News
Special legislative session still uncertain
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There’s still no decision on whether to hold a special legislative session to deal with sex offender issues raised in the Brooke Bennett murder case.VPR News
Lawmakers wrap 2008 session
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Lawmakers in Montpelier finished their work over the weekend, ending a session dominated by energy issues, housing initiatives, and the state’s worsening economy. The House also said good-bye to Democratic Speaker Gaye Symington, who is leaving her post and is considering a run for governor. VPR’s John Dillon has this report:VPR News
2008 legislative session opens in Montpelier
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Lawmakers returned to Montpelier today to kick off the 2008 session. Legislative leaders say health care, energy, and property tax relief are among the top issues they want to tackle this year.VPR News