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House endorses higher penalties for environmental violations
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The Vermont House has passed legislation that raises penalties for violating Vermont’s environmental laws. But lawmakers weakened provisions that would have given the public a greater role in enforcement cases. VPR’s John Dillon reports.VPR News
House bill raises penalties for violating environmental laws
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The Vermont House has passed legislation that raises penalties for violating Vermont’s environmental laws. But lawmakers weakened provisions that would have given the public a greater role in enforcement cases.VPR News
Lawmakers work to strengthen environmental enforcement
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Lawmakers are working to strengthen Vermont’s environmental enforcement law.The legislation would allow the public to have a say before the state settles cases with polluters.VPR News
VT Edition Interview: Kathleen Stubbing & Tiffany Bluemle on attracting women to law enforcement careers
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Lieutenant Kathleen Stubbing of the Burlington Police Department oversees the department’s recruitment and training division. Tiffany Bluemle is the Executive Director of Vermont Works for Women. Her organization runs a program called "Step up to Law Enforcement," which trains women for jobs in law enforcement. They spoke with VPR’s Jane Lindholm about efforts in Vermont to increase the ratio of women to men in law enforcement ranks.VPR News