Morning Newscast: July 28, 2008

Here are the top stories at 7:30 a.m.: Key Vermont lawmakers and Douglas administration officials today are set to announce a series of steps designed to avert a crisis due to the high cost of heating fuel for next winter;  Senator Bernie Sanders is vowing to continue fighting for increased federal home heating assistance despite a setback in the Senate;  High gas prices mean the state and federal governments are collecting less money in transportation taxes…

Midday Newscast: July 7, 2008

U.S. Border agent shoots at three suspects in Derby Line; Congressional delegation seeks assistance to help poor families heat their homes; Thomas Costello says he plans to run for lieutenant governor;  student loan rates are going down.

Efficiency tips to lower your heating bill

Two experts in heating efficiency will share some valuable advice on what we can do around the house to reduce our heating bills this winter. We’ll hear about some small steps that are surprisingly effective, and what goes into a retrofitting an older home.

NE Governors want more home heating aid

Eight Northeastern governors – including Jim Douglas – are urging the U.S. House to approve $5.1 billion in funding to help low income Americans heat their homes next winter.

Midday Newscast: April 8, 2008

Vermont is going to get almost $2 million for environmental projects as part of a lawsuit settlement with a power company; planners in four regions of Vermont have won federal money that they say should help them redevelop old industrial sites; more…