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Vermont Edition

Country stores work to stay open

By Jane Lindholm | February 18, 2009

As some general stores struggle to stay open, communities are finding creative ways to keep them operating. Bob Kinzel provides an update on what the federal stimulus package could mean for Vermont. And Middlebury College student Alexander Manshel reports on Al Sharpton’s recent visit to campus.

Vermont Edition

Health insurance for small businesses

By Bob Kinzel | June 20, 2008

AARP Vermont is pushing to expand one of the state’s Catamount Health program to cover small businesses. Opponents say move would compromise the financial stability of Catamount. We’ll debate the issue, and we continue our series of interview on how Vermonters are reducing their environmental impact.

VPR News

AARP wants small businesses included in Catamount Health

By Bob Kinzel | June 16, 2008

AARP Vermont says it will use its political muscle to work for an expansion of the state’s Catamount Health program. The group, which represents older Americans, wants Vermont’s small businesses to be able to enroll in Catamount.

VPR News

Rural areas to receive millions for small business development

By Bob Kinzel | October 4, 2007

The U.S. House has given its approval to legislation that’s expected to pump millions of dollars into small business projects in the most northern and rural parts of Vermont.