Vermont Edition
Vermont Edition
First-time lawmakers reflect on session
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About three dozen first-time lawmakers served in the Legislature this winter. On the next Vermont Edition, we invite them to reflect their satisfactions, disappointments and how they felt they served their constituents. Also, an update on a decades-old superfund site in Burlington.Vermont Edition
Democratic lt. governor’s race
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The Primary Election is Tuesday and there are two Democrats running for lieutenant governor: former representative Tom Costello of Rutland and businessman Nate Freeman of Northfield. We’ll find out what they would do as lieutenant governor, and why they want to challenge incumbent Republican Brian Dubie.Vermont Edition
Vermonters at the GOP Convention
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Walter Freed and Brian Dubie join us from the Republican National Convention in Saint Paul, Minnesota to talk about the national ticket of McCain-Palin, and how Republican candidates in Vermont are approaching the November election.VPR News
Rooney trial coming to a close
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The trial of Brian Rooney who’s charged with the 2006 rape and murder of Michelle Gardner Quinn is nearing its conclusion in Vermont District Court in Rutland.VPR News
VPR Evening News September 24th 2007
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Lieutenant Governor Brian Dubie is under consideration for the top post at the Federal Aviation Administration; Former Vermont lawmaker John “Jack” Burgess has died at the age of 87; State officials say Vermont is entering the peak season for deer ticks; and commentator Ted Levin on how plastic bags affect the environment.VPR News