Stories about 'sexual' from the Welcome to the VPR Archive

Senate committee unveils new sexual assault law

By Bob Kinzel | November 12, 2008

Senate Democratic leaders say the proposed bill would allow prosecutors to seek a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years in jail if the sexual assault victim is less than 16 years old.

Some question whether tougher penalties actually make public safer

By John Dillon | July 10, 2008

Some prosecutors and advocates for victims question whether tougher penalties actually work to make the public safer from sexual predators.

Bennett case sparks debate over how to reduce sexual violence

By Bob Kinzel | July 10, 2008

The kidnapping and murder of a 12 year old Braintree girl last week has sparked a debate among Vermont’s political leaders about ways to reduce the incidence of sexual violence in the state.

Midday Newscast: march 27, 2008

By Mitch Wertlieb | March 27, 2008

Senior citizens who haven’t had to file a tax return for years will get reacquainted with the IRS this year; one of the most persistent critics of the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant is retiring; the Vermont Milk Co. launched a year and a half ago hoping to put more money into farmers’ pockets; more…

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Voices in the week’s news: Friday, September 21, 2007

By Patti Daniels | September 21, 2007

Wiretapping attorneys, political fundraising and hospital rates were only some of the stories that caught our attention this week. A college campus dealt with two assaults, California turned its eye to Vermont’s car emissions trial and some home owners felt the pinch of adjusted mortgage rates.

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Midday Newscast, September 18th, 2007

By Mitch Wertlieb | September 18, 2007

Governor Jim Douglas is making the rounds in Washington today; A new, federally backed program was unveiled in Burlington that may help Vermonters avoid foreclosure. A community forum addressing sexual assaults, takes place at Castleton State College; The state Board of Education recognizes Teacher of the Year.