We like to think Vermont is "green" but when you look beyond the postcard image, how is Vermont’s environment really doing? The Agency of Natural Resources is resuming a tradition of an annual report on the state's leading environmental indicators.

The Governor's race has already heated up despite the start of the statewide recount today. Lieutenant Governor Brian Dubie spent the last 26 hours visiting 10 counties in the state.   Meanwhile the democrats are continuing their five candidate unity tour.   

The five-way contest for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination took a partisan turn this week: Republicans are attacking Democrat Deb Markowitz. The criticism didn't come from another candidate for governor.

Secretary of State Deb Markowitz is one of five Democratic candidates for governor. We learn more about Markowitz's platform and her approach to key issues facing the state.

Secretary of State Deb Markowitz says as governor, she'd create savings accounts that would help entrepreneurs launch businesses.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Markowitz says she supports a new state energy plan that would close down the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant in 2012.

Secretary of State Deb Markowitz talks with VPR's Bob Kinzel about her 2010 gubernatorial run.

Our series of interviews with candidates in the Democratic primary for governor continues with Secretary of State Deb Markowitz. Also, a recap and analysis of this week's top news stories.

There is a debate over whether to move up the date of next year's primary election.

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

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.

Nineteen Vermont towns are sharing $85,000 in grants to make it easier for people with disabilities to vote.

State Senator Susan Bartlett of Lamoille County says she'll be joining the crowded field of Democrats who plan to run for governor.

Vermont has one of the shortest periods of time between its primary election and the general election of any state in the country. That would change under legislation scheduled to be considered in the Vermont Senate this afternoon.

The U.S. Justice Department says it has resolved a lawsuit against the state of Vermont for failing to report ballots sent to Vermonters serving in the military and overseas.

Governor Jim Douglas has criticized Democrats for starting early on the 2010 campaign. But one of his potential opponents - Chittenden Senator Doug Racine - says Douglas is in constant campaign mode.

Governor Jim Douglas says it's too early to start the 2010 campaign. Chittenden Senator Doug Racine and Secretary of State Deb Markowitz are both exploring a run for governor.

Secretary of State Deb Markowitz has moved a step closer to running for governor in 2010.

Far fewer businesses were started in Vermont last year and the year before as the economy began to slide into recession. State officials say the number of companies that folded was also up in 2008.