We look at the 2012 priorities of the Vermont Progressive Party and hear how the contested Republican Presidential primary could bring new interest.

Burlington's Progressive Party may be one of the most successful third parties in the country, but it has run into a rough patch lately. For the first time in decades, Progressives won't have a candidate for Burlington mayor.

Progressive Party leaders Rep. Chris Pearson and Sen. Anthony Pollina say tax increases on the wealthiest Vermonters would help close the state's budget deficit, as opposed to cutting the budget for Human Services programs.

There are 180 members of the Vermont Legislature, and only 7 of them represent the Progressive Party. But despite their small caucus, the Progressives want to make an impact on how the state closes the $176 million budget deficit.

What is the future of the Vermont Progressive Party and is it still relevant? Plus, analysis of the week's news. And the final entry of Vermont National Guard Captain Larry Doane's audio journal.

The two candidates seeking the Progressive Party's nomination for Lt. Governor take different views on whether or not the Progressives should form alliances with liberal Democratic candidates.

We talk with Boots Wardinski, a candidate in the Progressive Party primary for Lieutenant Governor.  We'll also review this year's primary contests and how they're shaping up. 

With primary races for lieutenant governor in all three of Vermont's major parties this summer, Vermont Edition gives you the opportunity to hear from these candidates. Progressive Party candidate Marjorie Power discusses why she is seeking the office and her top priorities.

The head of Vermont's Progressive Party says it's likely that his party will support the Democratic nominee for Governor this year. But that's only if the winner of the Democratic Primary supports several key Progressive priorities.

VPR's Bob Kinzel speaks with Middlebury College professor emeritus Eric Davis about his thoughts on the Progressive Party's decision to create "a priority issues test" for Democratic gubernatorial candidates.

Vermont's Progressive Party says it would support a Democratic candidate for governor in 2010 if the candidate passes a litmus test on three issues. Bob Kinzel talks with Anthony Pollina about Democrats and Progressives getting behind one candidate. Also, political analysis with Eric Davis of Middlebury.