Later this week, the five Democratic gubernatorial candidates will reveal how much money they've raised in the past year and they'll detail their expenditures. Senator Susan Bartlett says there's no doubt that she'll be in last place among the Democratic candidates, but she insists that she's on track to win the race for Governor.

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

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Susan Bartlett says it's critical to restructure all of state government along the lines of the recently passed Challenges for Change bill. Bartlett says developing an outcomes based approach to the state budget is one way to improve government services without raising new taxes.

Our series of interviews with major party candidates for governor continues. Also, Congressman Peter Welch on how the BP corporation should be dealt with by Congress and the president.

VPR's Bob Kinzel talks with 2010 gubernatorial candidate Susan Bartlett about solutions to some of the most pressing problems facing the state. 

We talk with Lamoille State Senator Susan Bartlett.  She's one of four democratic candidates who have declared they'll run for the state's top office.  Also, VPR's Ross Sneyd on developintg stories in the region, and a look back at the voices in this week's news.

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

Governor Jim Douglas says he's preparing a state budget for next year that will likely include difficult cuts.

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

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.

Political analyst Eric Davis, Secretary Neale Lunderville and Senator Susan Bartlett  join VPR's Jane Lindholm to discuss the ramifications of yesterday's override of Governor Jim Douglas's budget veto.

The legislature's vote to override the governor's veto ends the tumultuous debate over the state budget.  We talk with Eric Davis, Neale Lunderville and Susan Bartlett about what the vote means for the state's political climate.  Also, we visit mystery writer Archer Mayor.

The list of Democrats considering a run for governor in 2010 is growing.

A group of farmers in northwestern Vermont are hoping the federal economic stimulus package will help them reduce the amount of pollutants that reach Lake Champlain.

The details of nearly $20 million in cuts to this year's Vermont budget were released this morning.  The cuts are being recommended to offset a drop in state revenues.  

Vermont's congressional delegation is supporting a plan to quickly rebuild the country's transportation infrastructure. The key to the plan is a provision proposed by a Vermont state senator.  

Senate Appropriations Chairwoman Susan Bartlett has a plan that she says could pump tens of millions of dollars and thousands of jobs into the Vermont economy. VPR's Bob Kinzel reports.

Vermont lawmakers and the Douglas administration are working to close a $32 million budget shortfall.

Vermont's budget is $30 million out of balance this year. Senator Susan Bartlett says the situation could be worse next year unless something is done now.

An influential Vermont state senator is criticizing the Douglas administration's plan to cut jobs in the Agency of Human Services.

Governor Jim Douglas says lawmakers used every penny in the cookie jar in crafting this year's budget. We talk with Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Bartlett and Finance Commissioner Jim Reardon about what they forecast for next year's budget. Also, an upcoming conference at Dartmouth looks to uncover the "Human Algorithm." And we continue our series of My Vermont essays.

Negotiators in the House and Senate have reached agreement on next year's budget, one of the final steps before adjournment. The deal paves the way for the Legislature to adjourn tomorrow.