NYSE May Delist the American Skiing Company
Colchester, VT (01/29/02)The stock price of American Skiing Company has fallen far over the last few years. Now regulators have begun moves to remove the stock from trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
January 29, 2002 - News At a Glance
Colchester, VT (01/29/02)Regional headlines from VPR and other news sources.
Mayors Criticize Prison Furlough Policies
Montpelier, VT (01/29/02)The mayors of Rutland and Barre City are accusing the Corrections Department of "dumping" a large number of furloughed inmates into their communities to ease crowding in the state's prison system.
House Debates Transportation Fees
Montpelier, VT (01/29/02)The House gave its preliminary approval to legislation that raises more than 100 different transportation fees. The legislation is designed to raise nearly $10 million for local road and bridge repair work.
Former Lawmakers Gather for Statehouse Reunion
Montpelier, VT (01/29/02)Several dozen former lawmakers returned to the Statehouse this week for a reunion and shared memories of the landmark debates that have occurred in the Legislature.
Coalition Urges Support for Cigarette Tax
Montpelier, VT (01/29/02)A coalition of 78 Vermont organizations backs a plan to increase the state cigarette tax by 67 cents a pack.
Credit Unions Open Doors to Community Members
Colchester, VT (01/28/02)Some of Vermont's largest credit unions have recently opened their doors to community membership, allowing more Vermonters to join a credit union and providing the organization with new deposits and borrowers. The change is also seen as new competition for local banks. (1-28-02)
Local Group Appeals Omya Permit
Colchester, VT (01/28/02)A Swiss company that has extensive operations in Rutland County is fighting environmentalists over its state wastewater permit. Vermonters for a Clean Environment says the permit would allow Omya to use new chemicals without state review.
Racine Opposes Level Funding of Education
Montpelier, VT (01/28/02)Lieutenant Governor Doug Racine says he opposes Governor Howard Dean's plan to level fund state aid to education next year. (1-28-02)
January 28, 2002 - News At a Glance
Colchester, VT (01/28/02)Regional headlines from VPR and other news sources.
Legislation May Preserve Campign Finance Rules
Montpelier, VT (01/25/02)The House is likely to reject Governor Howard Dean's plan to transfer funds from the state's public campaign fund to cover the budget deficit. (1-25-02)
Lawmakers Recommend 3-Tiered Income Tax
Montpelier, VT (01/24/02)Two dozen legislators are sponsoring a bill to increase the Vermont income tax. They say a three-tiered tax policy would offset drastic budget cuts.
Dean Proposes Natural Resources Budget Increase
Colchester, VT (01/24/02)Governor Howard Dean has proposed a substantial boost to the Agency of Natural Resources budget. The money will protect existing programs and compensate for an error in allocating federal funds.
Utilities Oversight Board Rejects Budget Plan
Montpelier, VT (01/24/02)Dean administration wants to use $500,000 collected from telephone customers to supplement the 2002 budget. State utility regulators say that the law requires that the money be used solely for telecommunication purposes.
Lawmakers Recommend 3-Tiered Income Tax
Montpelier, VT (01/24/02)Two dozen legislators are sponsoring a bill to increase the Vermont income tax. They say a three-tiered tax policy would offset drastic budget cuts. (1-24-02)
House Passes Resolution for Pledge of Allegiance
Montpelier, VT (01/24/02)Tthe House on Thursday gave passed a resolution that encourages schools to have their students recite the pledge of allegiance at the start of the school day.
Dean Will Not Appoint Special Prosecutor
Colchester, VT (01/23/02)Governor Howard Dean has concluded that no special prosecutor is needed to investigate the fatal shooting by police of a man who disrupted a Brattleboro church service in December. Two lawmakers and the man's family had requested that a special prosecutor be appointed.
Education Commissioner Responds to Budget
Montpelier, VT (01/23/02)Vermont's new Commissioner of Education, Ray McNulty, says he does not agree with Governor Howard Dean's decision to level fund state aid to education next year.
Governor Will Not Appoint Special Prosecutor
Montpelier, VT (01/23/02)Governor Howard Dean has concluded that no special prosecutor is needed to investigate the fatal shooting by police of a man who disrupted a Brattleboro church service.
Expert Recommends Policies to Reduce Obesity
Montpelier, VT (01/23/02)A national expert on health prevention programs urged lawmakers this week to adopt policies to fight what he called a "nationwide epidemic of obesity."
Dean Defends Budget Cuts to Critics
Montpelier (01/23/02)A coalition of education, elderly and human service groups opposes many of Governor Howard Dean's budget cuts.
Officials Prepare for Town Meeting Day
Montpelier, VT (01/22/02)Town Meeting Day is six weeks away and officials in Vermont communities are busy preparing.
Foundation for Excellent Schools Expands Mentoring
Middlebury, VT (01/22/02)The Cornwall-based organization has helped students from all over the country improve performance through programs that focus on mentoring, goal-setting and early awareness of college. Recently, FES expanded its programs to include fifty Vermont schools.
Legislature May Reform Victims' Restitution System
Colchester, VT (01/22/02)The Senate Judiciary Committee this week is expected to give its approval to legislation that reforms Vermont's system of victim restitution.
Olympian Jack Shea Dies at 91
Colchester, VT (01/22/02)America's oldest living Winter Olympics gold medallist has died. Jack Shea of Lake Placid, NY was killed Monday afternoon in a car crash.
Agencies React to Dean's Budget Address
Montpelier, VT (01/22/02)Governor Howard Dean's budget launches one of the most contentious budget debates in a decade.
Dean Recommends Cuts in Annual Budget Address
Montpelier, VT (01/22/02)Governor Howard Dean [Tuesday] unveiled his budget plan for next year. Dean proposed major cuts in transportation, health care and education programs.
Dean Will Ask for Spending Cuts During Budget Address
Montpelier, VT (01/21/02)Governor Howard Dean will deliver his budget address to the Legislature [Tuesday] afternoon at the Statehouse. Dean will unveil a spending plan that contains some significant cuts.
Board May Revoke Act 250 Permit for Williston Store
Colchester, VT (01/21/02)State regulators may revoke the Act 250 permit for a large shopping mall in Williston. The Environmental Board says the developers of Maple Tree Place failed to follow permit conditions when it built the project.
Family Sues Police, Town Over Brattleboro Shooting
Brattleboro, VT (01/21/02)The parents of a man who was killed by Brattleboro police last month have filed suit against the town of Brattleboro and the two police officers involved in the shooting.
Civil Rights Lawyer Commemorates Dr. King
South Royalton, VT (01/21/02)A key figure in the Civil Rights movement visited Vermont last week to commemorate the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Fred Gray marked the holiday in a state with the smallest minority population in the country.
Middlebury College Adds Portuguese Language Program
Middlebury, VT (01/19/02)The College's Summer Language Schools are expanding to offer comprehensive language study of Latin American countries.
Jeffords Will Donate Enron Money to Employees' Fund
Colchester, VT (01/18/02)Senator James Jeffords will donate the $2,500 campaign contribution that he received from Enron to the failed company's employees' fund.
Family of Slain Man Will File Lawsuit Against Police
Colchester, VT (01/18/02)Robert Woodward's family will file suit against Brattleboro police for using improper force in the shooting death of Woodward last month.
Lowe's Granted Permit
Colchester, VT (01/18/02)Water Resources Board reverses ruling on water pollution and issues a storm water permit to the Lowe's Home Center planned for South Burlington.
State Defends Use of Anti-Tobacco Money
Montpelier, VT (01/18/02)Vermont gets mixed ratings in a national study on how states are spending their tobacco settlement money.
State Loses Nelson Farms Case
Colchester, VT (01/18/02)Judge rules that Nelson Farms is in compliance with the state's large farm operations law. This case was the first test of the 1996 law that requires special permits for large farms.
Abenaki Testify at Statehouse for Official Recognition
Montpelier, VT (01/18/02)The chief of the Abenaki Tribe came to the Statehouse on Friday afternoon to urge lawmakers to support a resolution that would recognize the tribal status of the Abenaki. The resolution is strongly opposed by Governor Howard Dean.
Ruth Dwyer Joins Channel 22 as Reporter
Thetford, VT (01/17/02)Former gubernatorial candidate Ruth Dwyer sets aside politics to become a reporter for WVNY Channel 22.
Burlington Sells its Shares of Vermont Yankee
Burlington, VT (01/17/02)City plans to save money by purchasing power from non-nuclear sources.
Ben & Jerry's Lays Off Seven Vermont Executives
Colchester, VT (01/17/02)Company is restructuring to create a new marketing strategy. Officials say the decision was made locally, and not by Unilever executives.
Vermont Arts Council Holds Public Forums
Colchester, VT (01/17/02)Council members seek public input and encourage local leaders to include the arts in town planning.
House Opposes Champion Ecological Reserve
Montpelier, VT (01/17/02)The House passed a resolution on Thursday that opposes an ecological reserve within the Champion lands. Legislators disagree about the intent of the original 1999 legislation.
Diane Snelling Appointed to Senate
Montpelier, VT (01/17/02)Governor Dean set aside Republican recommendations to appoint the daughter of retiring Senator Barbara Snelling.
Former Legislator Denied Parole
Colchester, VT (01/17/02)Gregory Reed will serve at least two more years of his prison sentence for a 1984 murder conviction.
Service Providers Testify Against Budget Cuts
Montpelier (01/16/02)Human services providers urged the House Appropriations Committee not to cut funding to their programs. The committee is trying balance the state budget.
Dean Will Consider Diane Snelling for Senate Seat
Montpelier, VT (01/16/02)Chittenden County Republicans are not recommending Diane Snelling for the open Chittenden Senate seat. Dean says he will consider the out going senator's daughter for the appointment.
Senator Wants Citizen Feedback on Further Budget Cuts
Montpelier, VT (01/16/02)Senator Susan Bartlett suggests postponing additional budget cuts until the public has time to review the impact of the cuts already made.
Dean Backs Multi-State Plan to Reduce Drug Costs
Montpelier, VT (01/15/02)Dean and some state lawmakers propose a plan that introduces more competition intro pharmaceutical pricing.
Agency Recommends Increasing Transportation Fees
Montpelier, VT (01/15/02)Agency of Transportation awaits legislation that will raise motorists' fees to cover road projects around the state.
Vermont Ski Waxer Goes to the Olympics
Lyndonville, VT (01/15/02)Veteran racer John Sackett will advise Olympic athletes in Salt Lake City on ski wax.
Bill Allows Recreation in Protected Champion Lands
Montpelier, VT (01/15/02)Senate President Pro Tempore introduces a bill that would reverse restrictions against logging and recreation in some parts of the Champion lands.
Helmet Factory Grows in Newport
Montpelier, VT (01/14/02)Company workforce expands to produce sophisticated military helmets.
Deficit Prompts Lawmakers to Examine Role of Government
Montpelier, VT (01/14/02)House leaders consider which government services are essential amid tight budgets and declining revenues.
Vermont Air Guard Deploys Squadron to Afghanistan
Colchester, VT (01/11/02)Guard unit will protect air bases and equipment in its first overseas deployment since 1991.
Vermont Celebrates 225th Anniversary of Constitution
Montpelier, VT (01/11/02)State Archivist and a State Supreme Court Justice explain how Vermont's constitution set precedents for other states.
Live from the Statehouse, Part 4
Montpelier, VT (01/11/02)VPR reports live from the Statehouse during the opening week of the Vermont Legislature. John Dillon talks with Representative Dick Marron.
Ski Areas Will Use Wind Power
Rutland, VT (01/10/02)The Vermont Ski Areas Association will install wind turbines at the Killington resort in an effort to reduce fossil fuel use.
General Dynamics Expects Modest Growth in Burlington
Burlington, VT (01/10/02)Despite a slowing national economy, General Dynamics in Burlington is anticipating modest growth due to military contracts.
Champion Land Deal May Be Undone by New Legislation
Montpelier, Vt (01/10/02)House Fish and Wildlife Committee considers legislation to allow logging and recreation in the West Mountain Wildlife Management Area, protected by the 1999 Champion land deal.
New Legislative Pages Start Their Assignments
Montpelier, VT (01/10/02)Legislators are not the only ones beginning work in the State House this week. Ten eighth-graders comprise the session's first group of legislative pages.
House Committee Develops Act 60 Compromise Plan
Montpelier, VT (01/10/02)House Republicans are developing a plan to raise statewide property tax and increase the student block grant. The plan has some similarities to a bill that passed the Senate last session.
Live from the Statehouse, Part 3
Montpelier, VT (01/10/02)VPR reports live from the Statehouse during the opening week of the Vermont Legislature. Bob Kinzel talks with House Speaker Walter Freed and John Dillon talks with Representative Michael Fisher.
State Income Tax Revenues Down 18%
Montpelier, VT (01/09/02)Low income tax receipts may prompt Dean Administration to make another downward revision in state revenue expectations.
Governor, Lawmakers Debate Health Care Costs
Montpelier, VT (01/09/02)Bipartisan study of rising health care costs offers no clear solution.
Live from the Statehouse, Part 2
Montpelier, VT (01/09/02)VPR reports live from the Statehouse during the opening week of the Vermont Legislature. Bob Kinzel talks with Senator Bloomer and John Dillon talks with Senator Chard.
Coverage of Dean's State of the State Address
Montpelier, VT (01/08/02)Governor Dean emphasizes response to September 11 and upcoming health care funding debates in his last State of the State address to the Vermont Legislature.
Legislators React to Dean's State of the State Address
Montpelier, VT (01/08/02)Republicans and Democrats comment on Governor Dean's last State of the State address.
Public Rally Criticizes Budget Cuts
Montpelier, VT (01/08/02)On the day of Governor Dean's State of the State address, citizens gather to protest possible cuts to social services.
Behind the Scenes at the Vermont State House
Montpelier, VT (01/08/02)VPR looks at behind-the-scenes preparations before the opening gavel is raised at the Vermont State House.
Live from the Statehouse, Part 1
Montpelier, VT (01/08/02)VPR reports live from the Statehouse during the opening week of the Vermont Legislature. Steve Delaney and Bob Kinzel preview Governor Howard Dean's last State of the State address, tobe delivered this afternoon.
Brattleboro Considers Citizen Review of Police
Brattleboro, VT (01/03/02)After a police shooting, Brattleboro Select Board members debate whether the town needs a citizen review board to oversee police.
Governor Will Appoint Senator from Chittenden County
Montpelier, VT (01/03/02)Barbara Snelling's resignation creates a Senate vacancy; Dean considers candidates for the appointment.
The New Education Bill
Burlington, Vermont (01/02/02)Commentator Madeleine Kunin says that the new federal education initiative is a substantial - and much needed - step in the right direction.
Weekend Edition Puzzle
Washington, DC (11/08/01)Play along with Will Shortz and Lianne Hansen. It's the latest Weekend Edition Puzzle.
National Press Club Webcasts
Washington, DC (10/04/01)Listen to the latest webcast from the National Press Club.
Analysis: 220 School Budgets Adopted On Town Meeting Day
(11/30/99)VPR's Mitch Wertlieb speaks with Bob Kinzel about Town Meeting Day.
Newscast: Saturday, March 9, 2013, 8:35 a.m.
(11/30/99)Newscast: Saturday, March 9, 2013, 8:35 a.m.
Guard Media Makers Honored
(11/30/99)Two
members of the Vermont National Guard are being recognized with awards as part
of the 2012 Air Force Media Contest.
Syrup By Any Other Name...
(11/30/99)Vermont lawmakers are wrestling with the question of whether
to drop the state's traditional maple syrup-labeling system in favor of an
international one.
Newscast: Friday, February 8, 2013, 5:50 p.m.
(11/30/99)Newscast: Friday, February 8, 2013, 5:50 p.m.
State Sees Big Bill To Clean Up Waters, But No Funding In Sight
Montpelier, Vt. (11/30/99)The Shumlin administration says that cleaning up Lake Champlain and other waterways will cost $156 million a year in additional funding. But the governor in his budget address did not mention the pollution problem - or suggest a possible funding solution.
Lane Of Route 4 Closed For Rock Slide Repairs
(11/30/99)State transportation officials say traffic on a main route between northern New York and Vermont will be reduced to one lane for four to eight weeks while work is being done to repair damage from a rock slide last month.
Newscast: Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 5:50 p.m.
(11/30/99)Newscast: Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 5:50 p.m.
Newscast: Tuesday, September 19, 2012, 5:50 pm
(11/30/99)Newscast: Tuesday, September 19, 2012, 5:50 pm
Newscast: Thursday, September 13, 2012, 5:50 p.m.
(11/30/99)Newscast: Thursday, September 13, 2012, 5:50 p.m.
Berlin, NH Hopes For Economic Turnaround
Berlin, NH (11/30/99)The city of Berlin, New Hampshire, is on the cusp of crawling out of its steep economic
woes.
Newscast: Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 5:50 p.m.
(11/30/99)Newscast: Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 5:50 p.m.