Independent candidate for Vermont governor Emily Peyton discusses her campaign platform, including strong support for industrial hemp. And Health Commissioner Dr. Harry Chen explains how the Health Department is dealing with Eastern Equine Encephalitis.

We’ll look at the primary races underway for Republicans and Democrats hoping to claim the governor’s seat; a Vermont homebrew is served at Patriots' home games this fall; and a flash mob in Barre honors Teddy Roosevelt.

Franklin County State Senator Randy Brock has announced he'll run as a Republican candidate for Vermont Governor.

A Superior court judge has ordered a Democratic Party organization to pay a $10,000 fine for violating the state's campaign finance laws.

Brian Dubie is angry because he says Peter Shumlin is questioning his integrity. Dubie and Shumlin appeared at a Burlington Free Press debate that was streamed live on the Internet.

With three weeks to go before Election Day, outside groups have spent more than $500,000 running TV ads in Vermont's gubernatorial campaign.

The future of Vermont Yankee continues to be a dominant issue in the governor's race - and a point of contention between the major party candidates.

The recent discovery of radioactive material in a former water supply well at the Vermont Yankee nuclear plant has reverberated in the governor's race.

Democrat Peter Shumlin says more extraction pumps need to be installed at the Vermont Yankee nuclear plant in Vernon.

Peter Shumlin and Brian Dubie have very different visions for how Vermont can control health care costs. The contrast underscores their differing view on the role of government.

Brian Dubie and Peter Shumlin have taken their hard-edged campaign tactics from the debate stage to the airwaves.

It's unlikely that the Progressive Party will formally endorse Peter Shumlin's candidacy, but many members of the party support him.

Secretary of State Deb Markowitz says her office has prepared for delays in printing ballots because of the recount in the Democratic governor's race.

Some have called the Democratic gubernatorial recount the party's worst nightmare, while others say it could bring unity to the Democrats. News analyst Chris Graff discusses what effect the recount will have on the race in November.

Vermont's general election campaign for governor is now under way.

Two of the Democratic candidates for governor strongly disagree about the best way to help stimulate the Vermont economy.

Vermont Edition's series of interviews with major party candidates for governor kicks off with Democrat Peter Shumlin. We talk with the Senate president about his campaign priorities and take your questions. Also, an expert from our region on maritime oil law, and savoring the last days of rhubarb season.

A political analyst says absentee ballots could make the difference in next year's Democratic gubernatorial primary.

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

Reporter Ross Sneyd joins VPR's Bob Kinzel to discuss some of the week's top news stories.

Governor Jim Douglas is making an unexpected announcement this morning about his political future in Vermont: he's not running for re-election in 2010. Listen to Vermont Edition at noon as we discuss the implications for the governor's race.