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First-time lawmakers reflect on session
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About three dozen first-time lawmakers served in the Legislature this winter. On the next Vermont Edition, we invite them to reflect their satisfactions, disappointments and how they felt they served their constituents. Also, an update on a decades-old superfund site in Burlington.VPR News
Legislature pushes toward weekend adjournment
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House and Senate leaders reached agreement on a transportation bill for next year that dramatically increases spending on paving and road and bridge repair projects.VPR News
Morning Newscast: May 5, 2008
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Here are the top stories at 7:30 a.m.: Lawmakers in Montpelier finished their work over the weekend, ending a session dominated by energy issues, housing initiatives, and the state’s worsening economy; One of the last bills to break out of the legislative logjam was a bill designed to make it easier for developers to build housing near downtowns or village centers.VPR News
Lawmakers wrap 2008 session
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Lawmakers in Montpelier finished their work over the weekend, ending a session dominated by energy issues, housing initiatives, and the state’s worsening economy. The House also said good-bye to Democratic Speaker Gaye Symington, who is leaving her post and is considering a run for governor. VPR’s John Dillon has this report:VPR News
Lawmakers adjourn for year
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The Legislature adjourned on Saturday afternoon. The 2008 session was marked by tight money and legislation aimed at energy efficiency, revamping the state’s prison system and a late-in-the-session bid to stimulate a sagging economy.Vermont Edition
Senate President Peter Shumlin
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Peter Shumlin, president pro tempore of the Vermont Senate, updates us on whether lawmakers can conclude the legislative biennium this weekend. Also, VPR’s Ross Sneyd joins Bob Kinzel to analyze the top stories around the state, and we listen back to some of the voices in the news this week.VPR News