Senate President Pro Temp John Campbell talks with VPR's Bob Kinzel about the Senate calendar and the bills his chamber needs to consider before adjournment.

Senate President John Campbell charts the course for the Senate over the next several weeks. Plus, rocker-turned-professor Joe Gittleman relates his experiences from life on the road in a Lyndon State classroom.

Voice your reaction to the Vermont Seante's vote against a bill that could have allowed the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant to renew its operating license for 20 more years. Also, the Air Guard explains why it wants to be home to a new fleet of F-35s, despite noise concerns.

The New Hampshire Legislature has approved an $11.5 billion budget for the two years starting July 1.

Differences in philosophy have emerged as lawmakers work to piece together the budget for fiscal year 2010. 

The Senate has advanced a tax bill that raises about $26 million in new revenue. Business executives said they can't afford to pay more taxes and urged the Legislature to make more cuts to the state budget instead.

As lawmakers debate how to balance this year's budget, we take a closer look at the final budget and tax bills approved by the House.  Our guests are Representatives Janet Ancel and Pat McDonald.  Also, editorial editor Mark Mahoney won a Pulitzer for his columns in the Glens Falls Post-Star.  And, a high school taxidermy class.

It's on to the Vermont House for a Senate-passed bill that would restore a planned cut to town road funding.

The Vermont Senate has advanced a bill that would allow cities and towns to help property owners finance renewable energy and efficiency improvements.

The Vermont Senate has given its final stamp of approval to a bill that would allow same-sex couples to marry in Vermont.

The Senate has balked at allowing 15,000 video slots at six sites in New Hampshire.

With the departure of six incumbents, control of the New Hampshire Senate appears to be up for grabs, but the edge may go to Democrats.

Committee Chairman Dick Sears of Bennington says anyone convicted under the law would go to prison for a minimum of 25 years - and a maximum of life.

Sen. Dick Sears recaps the public testimony his committee has taken on how to punish and treat sex offenders, and gives us a preview of draft recommendations for the Legislature. Also, VPR's Neal Charnoff goes backstage with a production of "Well" by playwright Lisa Kron.

Senator Patrick Leahy says he won't vote for the bill unless it includes new protections for taxpayers and some new oversight of the financial industry.

A criminal investigation will be conducted into the Bush administration's firings of nine U.S. attorneys two years ago.

Study says new electric power plants could make sense for Vermont's largest utilities; Dramatic increase in the number of calls to The Women's Rape Crisis Center in Burlington; The New York State Senate back in session to vote on spending cuts; Vermonter Andrew Wheating's Olympic drive is over.

Billions in new federal heating oil assistance faces a test vote in the US Senate this weekend. Money for Vermont and other cold weather states is at stake.

New Hampshire's House and Senate will be spending the day deciding which bills they can agree on and which need to be discussed further.

The Vermont Senate has given its approval to the state budget for next year. The Appropriations chairwoman says the legislation is an effort to protect vulnerable Vermonters during tough economic times.