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Midday Newscast April 23, 2008
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Gov. Jim Douglas made an unusual appearance before a legislative committee to lobby for his economic stimulus; Vermont State Police have released the name of a man who was fatally shot by troopers last night in Bradford; Congressman Peter Welch’s effort to crack down on what he describes as abuses by overseas contractors is before the U.S. House at this hour; more…VPR News
Midday Newscast April 22, 2008
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The leader of the Vermont Senate says he would support a gay marriage bill; Legislators are beginning to review Governor Jim Douglas’ proposed "economic growth package"; Earth Day events are being held across the state today.VPR News
Vermont’s economic forecast is bleak
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The state’s economic forecast is bleak. Declining state revenues will force lawmakers to cut about $30 million from next year’s budget. That was the word today as top state officials gathered to learn how a growing national recession has affected the Vermont economy.VPR News
Sanders pushing for a second economic stimulus package
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Senator Bernie Sanders is urging Congress to pass a second economic stimulus package to help repair the nation’s transportation and education infrastructure. Sanders says the package would create thousands of new jobs.VPR News
Morning Newscast: April 11, 2008
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Here are the top stories at 7:30 a.m.: A bill to prevent foreclosure that passed the Senate yesterday included money for Vermonters. Senators Pat Leahy and Bernie Sanders included a provision in the bill that would bring $20 million in emergency relief to Vermont; Vermont’s senators are pushing for a bill that they say will ensure federal protection for water quality and biodiversity around Lake Champlain.VPR News
IRS opens doors to help seniors file tax forms
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Senior citizens who haven’t had to file a tax return for years have to reacquaint themselves with the IRS this year. The economic stimulus package adopted by Congress and the president earlier this year promises $300 payments to seniors who earn at least $3,000 a year.VPR News
Killington considers local option tax
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Killington residents will vote tomorrow on whether or not to create a 1% local option tax on rooms and meals, sales and alcohol. Proponents believe it will raise funds vital for economic development. But critics – including Killington ski resort – say the tax is misguided.Vermont Edition
Economic Development in the Northeast Kingdom
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We broadcast live from the Northeast Kingdom with a look at the region’s economic development plans with Senator Vince Illuzzi and regional planner Steve Patterson. Then we talk with sibling writers Leland Kinsey and Natalie Kinsey-Warnock about what inspires them to write about the Kingdom.VPR News
