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Schools Say They Won’t Meet Challenges Goal
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Today is the deadline for school districts to report on whether they can make the budget-cutting targets set by Vermont’s Challenges for Change law. The goal was for schools statewide to cut a collective $23 million dollars of spending.VPR News
Challenges For Change Goal $8 Million Short
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A plan by the Vermont Legislature and Gov. Jim Douglas to save money in the state budget is about $8 million short of projections.VPR News
Education Head Says Education Will Suffer Under Challenges Law
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Education Commissioner Armando Vilaseca says there’s no question that the quality of education in Vermont will suffer if school budget cuts that are part of the "Challenges for Change" law are put into place.Vermont Edition
Gubernatorial Candidate Doug Racine
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Democratic candidate for Governor Doug Racine discusses his priorities for the state. Plus, Valley News reporter John Gregg examines why New Hampshire Republicans believe they’re in a strong position this year. And Summer School continues with a lesson in orienteering.VPR News
‘Challenges For Change’ Has Its Own Challenge
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The Challenges for Change bill will be one of the last items to be addressed by the Legislature this year. But some lawmakers are concerned that they’re being asked to vote on a bill that transforms government programs without having studied the details.VPR News
Debate Continues On Cost-Cutting Bill; Special Session Slated For July
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The Vermont House continues to debate the ‘Challenges for Change’ cost-cutting legislation. But because the bill doesn’t achieve all of the targeted savings, the House has voted to come back in a special session in July to review additional reductions.VPR News
“Challenges For Change” Bill Hits Statehouse Speed Bump
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House Republicans say the debate over the "Challenges for Change" bill is moving too fast, and that it gives the Douglas Administration too much authority to make budget cuts after lawmakers adjourn. So they’re pushing for a special session to address the issue.VPR News
Andy Pallito On Trimming Corrections Costs
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VPR’s Jane Lindholm talks with Corrections Commissioner Andy Pallito about proposals for trimming costs in the Department of Corrections, particularly the early release plan.Vermont Edition
