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Life In The Border Towns
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We’ll talk about life in towns on the Vermont-Quebec border and the issues that concern people whose work and social lives straddle two different countries and cultures.VPR News
NH Legislature passes $11.5 billion budget
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The New Hampshire Legislature has approved an $11.5 billion budget for the two years starting July 1.VPR News
House Speaker says more cuts must be made
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House Speaker Shap Smith says lawmakers will have to accept some difficult program cuts in order to reach a compromise budget agreement with the Douglas Administration.VPR News
Parties take different approaches to balancing budget
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Differences in philosophy have emerged as lawmakers work to piece together the budget for fiscal year 2010.Vermont Edition
State Budget and Tax Issues
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As lawmakers debate how to balance this year’s budget, we take a closer look at the final budget and tax bills approved by the House. Our guests are Representatives Janet Ancel and Pat McDonald. Also, editorial editor Mark Mahoney won a Pulitzer for his columns in the Glens Falls Post-Star. And, a high school taxidermy class.VPR News
NH House kills bill doubling some speeding fines
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The New Hampshire House has killed a bill that would have doubled some fines for speeding.VPR News
Egg timers to keep NH House on track
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With more than 200 bills to plow through in three days, New Hampshire House Speaker Teri Norelli has a plan to help debates stay focused.VPR News
Speaker wants to wait for stimulus package before making budget cuts
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House Speaker Shap Smith says lawmakers should delay consideration of Governor Douglas’s proposed budget cuts until the state understands the details of the federal package.VPR News