Agency Of Human Services Secretary Doug Racine responds to reports of a serious backlog in state investigations of reported cases of elder abuse.

Gov. Peter Shumlin's administration is pushing a plan to replace the troubled Vermont State Hospital with a new facility, despite ongoing questions about federal funding.

Agency of Human Services Secretary Doug Racine discusses a new plan for replacing the Vermont State Hospital and better serving mentally ill people in crisis. We also look at other issues within the largest state agency.

Agency Of Human Services Secretary Doug Racine talks with VPR's Jane Lindholm about how he'll manage services in the face of $44 million in budget cuts.

The Agency of Human Services will have to contend with some of the biggest policy and financial challenges facing the state. Agency Secretary Doug Racine is our guest on Vermont Edition to discuss how he'll manage these services in the face of $44 million in budget cuts.

The Governor's race has already heated up despite the start of the statewide recount today. Lieutenant Governor Brian Dubie spent the last 26 hours visiting 10 counties in the state.   Meanwhile the democrats are continuing their five candidate unity tour.   

Candidates in this month's primary election are working hard to capture voters' attention. One of their tried-and-true techniques is to tour the state on a theme, essentially giving the same speech in different towns.

VPR's Jane Lindholm talks with Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Doug Racine about his candidacy.

Democratic candidate for Governor Doug Racine discusses his priorities for the state.  Plus, Valley News reporter John Gregg examines why New Hampshire Republicans believe they're in a strong position this year.  And Summer School continues with a lesson in orienteering.

These were some of the voices in the news this week.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Doug Racine has picked up another key endorsement. The Vermont State Employees Association says it's backing Racine because he has shown support for working Vermonters throughout his career.

The Vermont Senate is getting ready to debate a bill that could provide a framework for major changes in the state's health care system.

Vermont state Sen. Doug Racine has formally kicked off his campaign for governor. Racine held a kickoff rally Saturday in Winooski with about 75 supporters.

Health care reform will be debated in a public hearing tomorrow night at the Statehouse. Advocates for a ‘single payer' system are expected to turn out in big numbers - and demand a vote this year.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Doug Racine says his approach to balancing the budget was taken by former Republican governor Dick Snelling in the early 1990s.

VPR's Bob Kinzel talks with Chittenden Senator Doug Racine about his positions on health care reform, the future of Vermont Yankee and his plans to stimulate the Vermont economy.

As part of our continuing series of candidate interviews, Chittenden Senator Doug Racine discusses his positions on health care reform, the future of Vermont Yankee and his plans to stimulate the Vermont economy.

Matt Dunne of Hartland became the fourth Democrat to enter the governor's race Tuesday.

Progressive Party leaders say they'll endorse a Democratic candidate for governor next year if that candidate supports certain policies.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Doug Racine is criticizing Governor Jim Douglas over the incumbent Republican's opposition to a so-called public option as part of federal health care reform.

Governor Jim Douglas is likely to run for re-election. The governor says he's not ready to make a formal announcement. But in an appearance on VPR's Vermont Edition, he indicated he would be campaigning for a fifth term.

State Senator Susan Bartlett of Lamoille County says she'll be joining the crowded field of Democrats who plan to run for governor.