Two
large groups have joined together to protect Vermont’s public pension system from significant changes. But
AARP-Vermont and the state’s Teachers Association say some changes to the current system are needed.
Vermont officials say they’re pleased that the nationally syndicated
Dr. Phil TV show will make an on air correction concerning
erroneous comments made about Vermont’s 911 system.
A bill that’s working its way through the
Legislature would make it easier for landlords to evict problem tenants.
Backers of the legislation say the eviction process is
cumbersome and is tilted in the tenant’s favor. But opponents argue that the bill weakens legal
protections.
Researchers at Dartmouth Medical School say spending more money on health care doesn’t necessarily yield
better health outcomes. We talk with Dr. Gil Welch about Dartmouth study of health policy, and hear commentary by Bill Schubart.