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George Little, environmental leader and former state senator, is remembered
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George Little was known for his work with civic groups around the state. And he was known for his modest but strong personality.VPR News
Midday Newscast: February 2, 2009
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Senator Bernie Sanders says it’s time Congress found out what caused the turmoil on Wall Street that led to the current recession; Governor Jim Douglas is in Washington today to lobby in favor of the stimulus proposal;more…VPR News
Douglas budget would cut 660 state employees
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Governor Jim Douglas says the layoffs are needed to help offset a $200 million gap in next year’s budget.VPR News
Midday Newscast: January 22, 2009
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A new law inspired by the rape and murder of a girl in Randolph last summer won preliminary approval in the state Senate just a few minutes ago; Gov. Jim Douglas outlines his budget proposals in a couple of hours;Vermont Edition
Senate President Peter Shumlin
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The leader fo the Vermont Seante discusses the key issues that chamber will address this session. Also, analysis of the governor’s budget address, and the history of legislators’ antique wooden desks.VPR News
Celebrity charged with speeding in Vermont
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State police remind drivers that there will be heavy patrols this New Year’s Eve.Vermont Edition
State budget crisis
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This week nearly $20 million in budget cuts were proposed by the Douglas administration and the Joint Fiscal Committee, but they say that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Administration Secretary Neale Lunderville discusses the constantly shifting budget situation. Also on the program, how town budgets are taking a hit, and a new movie captures the spirit of Brattleboro’s Harmony Parking Lot.VPR News
Douglas wants to exempt State Police from budget cuts
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Governor Jim Douglas says he is willing to look at a plan to save money by closing some of Vermont’s district courts.VPR News