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Senate committee rejects four year term proposal

By Bob Kinzel | April 16, 2008

Vermont won’t be extending the governor’s term in office anytime in the near future, because a Senate Committee has rejected a proposed constitutional amendment creating a four year term.

Outlook for 4-year term for Governor isn’t good

By Bob Kinzel | March 21, 2008

Backers of a proposed constitutional amendment to create a 4 year term for governor say the outlook for their plan isn’t very good this year. It’s uncertain if the proposal will even make it to the Senate floor for a vote.

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VT Edition Interview: Jeannette White and Bill Doyle on term limits

By Bob Kinzel | March 21, 2008

Bob Kinzel talks with Senators Jeannette White and Bill Doyle about the pros and cons of changing the length of one term in office for the state’s constitutional officers.

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Four-year terms for state officers

By Bob Kinzel | March 21, 2008

Every two years, Vermonters go to the polls to elect the state’s constitutional officers. But a perennial statehouse debate asks the question, why not four-year terms? Bob Kinzel talks with Senators Jeannette White and Bill Doyle about the pros and cons of changing the length of one term in office. Also, a look back at the big stories in the news this week.

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Midday Newscast: November 6, 2007

By Mitch Wertlieb | November 6, 2007

Another Vermont soldier has been killed in Iraq; more…