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Newscast: Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 7:34 a.m.

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Refund Checks To Be Issued For Cloud Computing Tax

Wednesday, 05/16/12 7:34am The Vermont Tax Department is getting ready to issue refund checks to businesses that have paid the "cloud computing" tax over the past few years. One of the big tax issues of the 2012 session involved the imposition of the state sales tax on services that businesses receive on line from remote servers.

Vermont Reads: Wartime Leadership

The photo of the group at Winchester was taken by J. A. French,

Wednesday, 05/16/12 7:50am This year, Vermonters are reading Paul Fleischman's Bull Run, a novel published in 1993, and The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane, a classic tale of the Civil War first published in 1895. Both books offer detailed descriptions of life and leadership in a time of war, based on an extensive archive of personal narratives written at the time, and still available in collections today.

Shumlin To Sign Health Care Exchange Bill

Wednesday, 05/16/12 6:06am Gov. Peter Shumlin is set to approve the next step in a multi-year effort to revamp Vermont's health care system.

Vt. State Trooper Quits, Faced Investigation

Wednesday, 05/16/12 6:06am A Vermont state trooper has resigned after having been on paid leave pending a possible criminal investigation.

Newscast: Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 5:50 p.m.

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Commentary Series

Labun Jordan: Limits of Imagination

Tuesday, 05/15/12 5:55pm It's an old saying that we're limited only by our imaginations... and maybe it isn't exactly accurate. But Helen Labun Jordan has started to look at that possibility from a new perspective.

Cost Of Lowell Wind Project Expected To Rise

An aerial view of a turbine pad on the Lowell ridgeline.

Tuesday, 05/15/12 5:50pm Green Mountain Power's Lowell wind project is facing a potential $11 million cost increase because of transmission upgrades requested by the operators of the New England electric grid.

Dubie Remains Reserved On His Nomination To Top Post

Tuesday, 05/15/12 4:04pm The head of the Vermont National Guard is remaining tight-lipped on his nomination to a senior military position. Major General Michael Dubie is President Obama's pick to be the deputy Commander of Northern Command, based in Colorado Springs.

Cities Weigh Economic, Environmental Impact Of F-35 Program

Burlington Mayor and former Airport Commissioner Miro Weinberger is leaning toward supporting the Air National Guard's plan to bring F-35 fighter jets to Burlington International Airport.

Tuesday, 05/15/12 5:50pm Officials in Chittenden County are weighing the economic benefits of the Air National Guard's proposed plan to bring F-35 fighter jets to Burlington International Airport, while raising concerns about noise levels and government transparency.

Electric Power Rate To Increase For Some Vt. Customers

Tuesday, 05/15/12 5:04pm Customers of Vermont's largest electric utility could see their monthly bills go up to help pay the costs of recovering from Tropical Storm Irene. If approved, beginning on July 1, CVPS customers would see their bills increase by 1.4 percent.

Vt. State Archivist To Retire

State Archivist Gregory Sanford stands among the stacks of stored records in Middlesex. The man responsible for ensuring that Vermonters are able to keep in touch with the state's history is retiring.

Tuesday, 05/15/12 1:23pm The man responsible for ensuring that Vermonters are able to keep in touch with the state's history is retiring.

Newscast: Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 12:04 p.m.

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Burlington Musician Shares Inspiration For New Album

Tuesday, 05/15/12 12:50pm Singer-songwriter Zack duPont has a new album out this month. The Burlington-based musician talked with VPR about his inspiration for Somewhere In Between.

In Royalton, Dollar Store Fails To Win Act 250 Approval

Tuesday, 05/15/12 12:08pm The district environmental commission has denied a permit for a 9,100-square-foot Dollar General store near Exit 3 of Interstate 89. Last month, the commission refused to approve plans for a Family Dollar outlet proposed for the same area.

Dorset Reports Spike In Burglaries, Turns To Community Policing

Tuesday, 05/15/12 12:04pm With the economy stagnant and drugs rampant, a number of Vermont communities are reporting an increase in burglaries. In Dorset, residents are taking action by launching a community policing program to help track crime.

Vermont Edition

Rural Transit: Sometimes You Can Get There From Here

The new Route 116 Commuter bus that runs between Burlington and Middlebury and through Hinesburg.

Wednesday, 05/16/12 Noon and 7pm We discuss how rural mass transit is being accomplished in the state and where Vermont needs to improve.

Newscast: Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 7:34 a.m.

Tuesday, 05/15/12 7:34am Newscast: Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 7:34 a.m.

Crowd Weighs In On Plan To Bring F-35 To Burlington

Sophie Quest of South Burlington was one of many speakers at a public hearing on the idea of bringing a new generation of F-35 jet fighters to the Vermont Air Guard facility at Burlington International Airport.

Tuesday, 05/15/12 7:34am A standing room only crowd filled the auditorium at South Burlington High School Monday night to weigh in on a proposal to bring new F-35A fighter jets to Burlington International Airport. The Vermont Air Guard has been identified as a potential site for deployment of the jets as early as 2015.

Vermont Reads: The War Begins

The village of Hartland Mills in the 1860s.

Tuesday, 05/15/12 7:50am Bull Run marked the first major battle of the Civil War, a time before the full horror of the conflict was understood.

Displays Celebrate Lake Champlain Bridge History

Tuesday, 05/15/12 6:06am Public displays telling the story of the former Lake Champlain Bridge have been installed at each end of the new span that connects New York and Vermont.

Four Companies To Pay Fines For "Cramming"

Tuesday, 05/15/12 6:06am The Vermont attorney general's office has reached settlements with four companies accused of billing consumers for unauthorized or misleading services on their telephone bills.

Woman Charged With Leaving Accident

Tuesday, 05/15/12 6:06am Vermont State Police say a woman claiming she was run off the road ended up being charged with leaving the scene of an accident and possessing marijuana.

NY Man Sentenced For Firearm Charge

Tuesday, 05/15/12 6:06am A New York man has been sentenced in Vermont to more than eight years in prison for a firearms charge connected to a drug-related armed robbery in Rutland.

Donovan Announces Democratic Support For AG Bid

Tuesday, 05/15/12 6:06am Chittenden County State's Attorney T.J. Donovan says he has the support of the Vermont Democratic Party in his campaign for attorney general, but incumbent Bill Sorrell also expects to get the party's backing.

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