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Only one statewide incumbent was out-raised by his challenger last month
Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman, a Progressive Democrat, was outraised by more than double in September by his challenger, former Northeast Kingdom Sen. John Rogers, who is running as a Republican. Read the story on VTDigger here: Only one statewide incumbent was out-raised by his challenger last month.
Vermont utility regulator recommends tax in place of clean heat standard
In a status update to lawmakers, the Public Utility Commission, charged with developing a clean heat standard, said the program “does not make sense for Vermont,” but lawmakers say there isn’t enough information yet to draw a conclusion. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont utility regulator recommends tax in place of clean heat standard.
Frank Seawright: The importance of mapping culverts in Vermont towns
However we do it, we need to recognize the central roles our culverts play in protecting our roads from flooding, and make sure we maximize their protective potential. Read the story on VTDigger here: Frank Seawright: The importance of mapping culverts in Vermont towns.
Then Again: Sometimes the legislature picks the governor
As most Americans are well aware by now, the person who wins the most votes in a presidential election doesn’t always end up becoming president. That’s because at the national level, the winner is actually decided by the Electoral College, about which we’ve heard so much lately. People might not realize, however, that in Vermont, […] Read the story on VTDigger here: Then Again: Sometimes the legislature picks the governor.
In new plan for Worcester Range, state attempts to balance logging and preservation
Some environmentalists say the plan includes too much logging; timber harvesters wanted to see more land designated for timber harvests; and researchers say the plan achieves a variety of goals. Read the story on VTDigger here: In new plan for Worcester Range, state attempts to balance logging and preservation .
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