Digger Tidbits: Brock on first campaign stop; new bill would requires health insurers to be transparent
Republican Sen. Randy Brock participated on Sunday in his first official campaign event as a candidate for governor.
Redistricting compromise in the works?
Rep. Ron Hubert is floating a proposal (a.k.a. Option 7) that would divide up Chittenden County into two, three-member districts.
In the Green Room: Senators break off mid-debate on utility merger
The must-pass budget bill became the unusual vehicle for Sen. Peter Galbraith’s utility merger amendment.
Legislative preview: Even May 5th adjournment could be cutting it close
If the budget and tax bills go to conference committee by Friday, adjournment on May 5 is a solid bet. If not, chances are slimmer.
Everything you wanted to know about polling, but were afraid to ask
Legitimate, balanced polling does reflect public opinion. What’s often overlooked is that reporting public opinion may then alter it.
Polling: A guide to what you need to know when you pick up the phone
Americans have a love-hate relationship with polls. Response rates have been falling for at least 20 years.
Story updated: Senate moves ahead with House redistricting plan
Story corrected: Senate changed Bennington House districts, leading to a 24 percent deviation rate.
Constitutional amendment on corporate personhood passes on party line vote in the House
Constitutional amendment on corporate personhood passes on party line vote in the Senate.
Inside the Golden Bubble: Senate backlog could push end of session to May 4
The Green Room has so many must-pass bills left to approve it’ll be awhile before lawmakers bid adieu to Montpelier.
Digger Tidbits: Shumlin, realtors at impasse over road provision; Video on equity and race in Burlington schools
Sen. White said while road maintenance hasn’t held up private home mortgages, it has had an impact on public housing projects.
