Breaking Open A New Revenue Source

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During his budget address last week, Governor Shumlin said
the state should tax "break open tickets." He believes these unregulated lottery-style
tickets could generate $17 million for the state annually. It is believed that
as many as 250 million of the tickets were sold in bars and clubs in Vermont
last year. But many in the state have been left to wonder just what a break
open ticket is.

Liquor Control Commissioner Michael Hogan and Director of
Enforcement Bill Goggins clarify this potential new source for state revenues
and explain how their sales are being overseen now.

Also on the program, many exterminators, farmers and
homeowners have used rodenticides with the belief that they only affect the
rats for which they are intended. Ted Williams, contributing editor to Audubon
Magazine
, discusses new findings showing the lethal effects on predators like
hawks and owls. He’s written an article called "Poisons Used to Kill Rodents Have Safer Alternatives," that appeared in January’s issue of the magazine.  

Plus, we travel to Giorgetti Ice Arena to get a curling
lesson from the Rutland Rocks Curling Club.

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