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Douglas: Republican Revival
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There’s been a lot of soul-searching by Republicans following the recent presidential election. Many ideas are being advanced on how the GOP can rebuild. Jim Douglas, a long-time Republican officeholder, has some thoughts on the subject.VPR News
Senate Committee To Make Changes To House Tax Plan
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The Senate Finance committee is working on a tax package for next year and the plan is likely to look quite different from a proposal adopted in the House several weeks ago.VPR News
Governor’s Welfare Plan Includes Job Cuts
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Gov. Peter Shumlin made headlines in January when he proposed a five-year lifetime cap on welfare benefits. But lawmakers only recently found out that he also wants to eliminate 12 positions dedicated to helping welfare recipients find the jobs they need to get off the program.VPR News
Dozens Of Groups Seek Role In Pipeline Case
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A natural gas pipeline planned for Addison County has prompted dozens of individuals and organizations to seek a voice in the upcoming permit hearings. Vermont Gas Systems wants to extend a pipeline south from Chittenden County to Middlebury and then under Lake Champlain to a paper mill in Ticonderoga, NY.VPR News
Senate Takes Up Shoreland Bill As Environmentalists Push For More Protections
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The Vermont House passed a version of a shoreline protection bill last month. But the compromise disappointed both environmentalists – who want to see tougher restrictions – and property rights advocates, who oppose new state regulation.VPR News
Analysis: Rader Wallack’s Departure Won’t Derail Health Reform
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After two years of preparing to tackle health care reform, the Shumlin administration is losing its most important player, Anya Rader Wallack, the chair of Green Mountain Care Board. Her departure will change the effort, but won’t derail it.VPR News
House Judiciary To Vote On Marijuana Decriminalization
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Lawmakers are set to vote on a bill this week that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. The House Judiciary Committee has been taking testimony for weeks and the bill is likely to pass Tuesday afternoon.VPR News