Midday Newscast: April 8, 2008

Vermont is going to get almost $2 million for environmental projects as part of a lawsuit settlement with a power company; planners in four regions of Vermont have won federal money that they say should help them redevelop old industrial sites; Gov. Jim Douglas’ administration says Vermont is beginning to feel the decline in the national economy; we’re nearing the end of the heating season, but many consumers are trying to catch up after an expensive winter.