House Speaker Shap Smith

Friday, 01/08/10 Noon and 7pm

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By Bob Kinzel

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At the conclusion of its opening week, we look at the issues facing the 2010 state legislature. House Speaker Shap Smith discusses the state's budget problems, the future of Vermont Yankee, education funding and spending and health care reform legislation. Listen

VPR's Ross Sneyd provides an analysis of the week's news. Listen

And we conclude our look at the Art of Action Project with an interview with Island Pond artist Janet McKenzie. Art of Action is a collaboration between the Vermont Arts Council, philanthropist Lyman Orton and Janice Izzi. Listen

Follow these links to learn more about the project:

Art Of Action

Vermont Folklife Center

Janet McKenzie’s Art Of Action paintings

Janet McKenzie’s Website