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
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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.
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.