Midday Report: January 31, 2007

Governor Douglas and legislative leaders produce what they call a framework for property tax reform; St. Michael’s College is about to hold a get-acquainted news conference for its next president; a report released in Washington and Montpelier this morning says the country can sharply reduce greenhouse gas emissions by using existing technology; the mid-month temperature drop was critical for the ski industry; a historic firehouse that closed last year in Barre is in for a fragrant makeover.