Top stories developing across the region at the noon hour:
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington has settled all its outstanding sexual abuse lawsuits, but more may be filed; Governor Jim Douglas will announce a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the state; three major agriculture bills are up for floor debate in the House this afternoon; Lieutenant Governor Brian Dubie goes to Cuba next week to build relationships between that country and Vermont.
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