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Teen pregnancy rate inches upwards
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Why the teen pregancy rate is inching upwards after many years of promising trends. Judge Sonia Sotomayor’s connection to Vermont. An audio postcard from the town of Sudbury.Vermont Edition
Gov. Jim Douglas
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Governor Jim Douglas is Bob Kinzel’s guest on the next Vermont Edition to discuss a few top issues in the state this week.Vermont Edition
Senate President Peter Shumlin
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The leader fo the Vermont Seante discusses the key issues that chamber will address this session. Also, analysis of the governor’s budget address, and the history of legislators’ antique wooden desks.Vermont Edition
Gov. Jim Douglas
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The Douglas administration and legislative leaders are aiming to cut $37 million from the state’s budget. VPR’s Ross Sneyd explains the budget shortfall and the process for making cuts. Then Gov. Douglas joins us to explain the budget priorities and take your calls.Vermont Edition
HIV and AIDS in Vermont
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December 1 is World AIDS Day, and we examine the progress our region has made in preventing and testing for the disease. Also, we check in on the governor’s recommendations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, one year later. And a French chef enlivens a country store in Tunbridge.Vermont Edition
Gubernatorial candidate Gaye Symington
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Democratic candidate for governor Gaye Symington discusses the key issues facing the state’s economy. A report on how downtown Rutland has recovered from flooding in summer rainstorms. And a bonsair grower reveals the art of cultivating tiny trees.VPR News
Vermont Edition interview: Gaye Symington
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The Democratic candidate for governor released her economic plan last week. VPR’s Jane Lindholm talks with Symington about that plan and about criticism of her run for governor.Vermont Edition
Gov. candidate Anthony Pollina
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Anthony Pollina’s independent campaign for governor got a boost from a federal court ruling on campaign finance recently. We talk with about the three-way race for governor. Also, an audio postcard from Old Bennington.Vermont Edition
