Growth and preservation are two goals of community planning – and sometimes they’re at odds. As part of our Vermont in Transition series we’ll explore how Vermont towns are trying to guide development and maintain quality of life.
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.
After five hours of debate, the Vermont House gave its
preliminary approval this afternoon to legislation that backers hope will help slow down the growth of
health care costs in Vermont.
The Senate has approved legislation that’s aimed at slowing
down the growth of Vermont’s
corrections budget. The legislation restructures the state’s corrections
system and puts more money into programs for non violent inmates.
Environmentalists have added a new item to their list of concerns about the proposed
Circumferential
Highway in Chittenden County.
They
say the new road project will contribute to climate change. And they argue that
the Douglas Administration has failed to address the issue.