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Legislature adjourns, special session likely

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It’s likely that lawmakers will be back in Montpelier for a special session in several weeks. That’s because Governor Douglas is expected to veto the state budget for next year.  If he takes that action, it will mark the first time in Vermont history that a governor has vetoed the state’s annual spending plan.
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Bill to establish buffer along lakes, rivers sidelined

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The Vermont House today waged a contentious debate about water pollution and property rights. The bill would require landowners to leave an undeveloped buffer strip along lakes and streams. But after hours of wrangling, Democratic leaders shelved the bill after watching support slip away.
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Fierce debate over repeal of education spending law

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The House has voted to repeal an education cost containment law. The law, adopted last year, called for two budget votes in high spending towns. A strong majority of House members voted to replace the law with a different approach. The action by the House has set off a fierce debate at the Statehouse. VPR’s Bob Kinzel reports.