Reporters’ Roundtable

Host Bob Kinzel is joined by some of the state’s top political reporters to look at how the Legislature’s work was affected by the strengths of Vermont’s political parties and party leaders, and who might be running ofice in the fall elections. Also, we continue our essay series My Vermont in which VPR listeners reflect on the character and values of life in Vermont.
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Peter Shumlin

The Democratically led legislature faces some big problems this session: a looming budget shortfall and skyrocketing prison costs have been added to the list of issues that also include taxes and health care. Bob Kinzel talks with Senate President Pro-Tem Peter Shumlin about the Democrats legislative priorities. Also, reporter Ross Sneyd talks about developments in the race for Governor and presidential politics – and we review this week’s voices in the news.