We discuss where post-Irene FEMA funding for state and town projects now stands, hear why some are unhappy with an agreement between  the public service department and FairPoint Communications and we get a lesson on making the biggest splash in the pool.

Administration Secretary Jeb Spaulding explains how a budget surplus will be used and the prospects for the next fiscal year.

We look at the two sides of the campaign finance reform issue, hear about how the state's surplus will be used and listen back to voices in the week's news.

The state of Vermont's general fund revenues came in more than 9 percent short of their target for December, a setback after four consecutive months of exceeding their targets.

Vermont state revenues for June came in ahead of forecast for the fourth month in a row, and they're ahead of the target set a year ago by about $60 million.

As we watch the impasse over the federal debt ceiling, questions arise about how it affects people in our region.

In January, Treasurer Jeb Spaulding will leave the job he was just re-elected to, to become the Administration Secretary for Governor-elect Peter Shumlin. He says balancing the state budget requires long-term planning.

Vermont's state treasurer was in Burlington Thursday to kick off a statewide "financial literacy" program for kids.

Two experts brought in by the Vermont State Employees Association say proposed changes to the employees' pension system are unnecessary and perhaps illegal.

State Treasurer Jeb Spaulding and Vermont NEA Executive Director Joel Cook discuss the pros and cons of the proposed changes to the state employees' and teachers' pension funds.

The treasurer talks with Bob Kinzel about the state's financial health and concerns about teacher and employee retirement benefits.

Vermont's treasurer discusses the state's economy and problems facing the retirement programs for employees and teachers. 

Vermont's pension funds have been battered by investment losses. So the state will need to increase funding for its state employees' and teachers' retirement systems by more than $31 million next year to keep them in good shape.

The state of Vermont is looking for a few good workers - to retire early.

A bad economy means more and more people are turning to resources at their local libraries.  We talk with State Librarian Martha Reid, and library directors Jerry Carbone and Cindy Karasinski.  Also, a look at how well funded the state's pension and benefits funds are.

Vermont state government says it will do its part to help resolve the national credit crisis. The state will make short-term investments totaling $13 million in local banks. The money will be used to make sure the banks have adequate working capital.

Starting tomorrow Vermont will sell $50 million worth of bonds aimed at capital projects like government buildings and water improvement.  Vermont Treasurer Jeb Spaulding says there are a lot of good reasons for buying state bonds, and he says there's a new incentive this year.

Governor Jim Douglas says it's too early to start the 2010 campaign. Chittenden Senator Doug Racine and Secretary of State Deb Markowitz are both exploring a run for governor.

Spaulding was among a handful of Democrats who considered getting into the race. But he informed his staff and supporters this morning that he intends to focus on the treasurer's post.

Secretary of State Deb Markowitz has moved a step closer to running for governor in 2010.

A financial advisory committee says the state of Vermont can afford to borrow $10 million more for capital projects than originally recommended.

Vermont bankers say the financial meltdown on Wall Street is having a minimal impact on lending practices in Vermont.

The financial turmoil on Wall Street is reverberating across Vermont's state retirement funds. State Treasurer Jeb Spaulding says the market slump has caused a decline in the investment portfolios overseen by his office. But Spaulding says the downturn has not affected the benefits paid out to retirees. VPR's John Dillon reports.

Vermont State Treasurer Jeb Spaulding is urging Vermonters to speak out before the Aug. 4 deadline for comments on changes to federal rules designed to crack down on what Spaulding calls unfair charges and billing practices by credit card companies.

The pension plan used by Vermont state employees is changing today.