VPR Evening News January 3rd, 2008

Legislative leaders are opposed to plans to lease the state lottery; Supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment to give the governor a four-year-term say they face an uphill battle in the upcoming session; Clear Channel Communications has agreed to sell seven Vermont radio stations to Vox Communications; Maine utility regulators review a negotiated agreement on the Fairpoint-Verizon deal; Senator Bernie Sanders says poor Americans have suddenly found themselves in a more desperate situation; A group of St. Michael’s College students try to draw attention to Minor Candidates; and commentator Vic Henningsen on why the Emancipation Proclamation is relevant.