Vermont Edition
Vermont Edition
Prisons and corrections oversight
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Two lawmakers who serve on the Corrections Oversight Committee join us on the next Vermont Edition to look at the capacity and budget of our Corrections Department. Also, why Vermont is one of two states that lets prisoners vote. And guided tour of Burlington’s ghostly haunts.VPR News
Midday Newscast: October 21, 2008
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The Orange County sheriff will announce this afternoon that he plans to form a special unit to investigate sexual crimes; Two Vermont teenagers are among six young people who will be recognized tonight in San Francisco for tackling environmental challenges.VPR News
Midday Newscast: October 9, 2008
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Candidates for attorney general say the state needs to do more to combat sexual assaults and other similar crimes; in the race for the U.S. House, several independents are on the ballot against Congressman Peter Welch and Progressive Thomas Hermann; more…VPR News
Berlin, NH considering a sewer connection fee for federal prison
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The city of Berlin, New Hampshire, which is getting a new federal prison, is considering charging the government some pricey sewer fees.VPR News
House agrees with Senate plan for reorganizing state’s prisons
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One potential obstacle to adjournment of the Legislature was removed today when House and Senate negotiators agreed on the timetable for a prison reorganization.VPR News
Under new legislation, Vt would close one of its prisons
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Vermont will close one of its prisons and help more prisoners deal with drug addiction under legislation approved by the Senate today. The bill passed with bipartisan support. Backers hope it will help slow the rapid growth in corrections spending.VPR News
St. J. board rejects proposal to expand prison work camp
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The St. Johnsbury select board rejected a proposal to add 20 beds to the Vermont Corrections Department’s work camp in their community.Vermont Edition
Children with Parents in Prison
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We talk about the challenges for Vermont children whose parents are in prison and examine efforts to offer those children more support. Our guests are Tara Graham of the Vermont Children’s Aid Society, and Burlington Representative Jason Lorber, who just introduced legislation that includes a bill of rights for children of incarcerated parents. Also, we visit a coffee cupping — think wine tasting, only with caffeine. And we preview a performance of “Love Letters” by octogenarian Sam Lloyd and his wife Barbara.VPR News