By Press Release on February 15, 2010
The Vermont Agency of Human Services won more than $5 million; another $6.8 million will go to Vermont Information Technology Leaders, Inc., in Montpelier.
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Posted in Digger digest | Tagged Bernie Sanders, James Douglas, Patrick Leahy, Peter Welch, Vermont Agency of Human Services, Vermont Information Technology Leaders
By Anne Galloway on February 13, 2010
The VSEA and state officials are farther apart than the Vermont-NEA ever was on retirement issues. They are not even negotiating yet.
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Posted in Budgetwise, State of the state | Tagged James Douglas, Jeb Spaulding, Vermont legislature, Vermont NEA, Vermont News Guy, Vermont State Employees Association
By Press Release on February 13, 2010
PRESS ADVISORY
February 12, 2010
Contact: Jeff Morton
Director of Communications
(802) 229-2273
jmorton@vtchamber.com
The Vermont Aerospace & Aviation Association (VAAA) will hold an Open House on Thursday, February 18 from 3-5 pm at the Heritage Aviation Facility, located at 228 Aviation Ave in South Burlington, next to the Burlington International Airport.
During the Open House, Governor Jim Douglas will sign a proclamation declaring February as “General Aviation Appreciation Month”, highlighting the significance the industry… Continue reading
Posted in Digger digest | Tagged James Douglas, Vermont Aerospace and Aviation, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
By Anne Galloway on February 12, 2010
Douglas on the $8.7 million jobs bill: "I don’t think Vermonters care about the legislative process, they need the money.”
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Posted in Budgetwise, State of the state | Tagged ARRA, James Douglas, jobs bill, Vermont legislature, Vermont tax revenues
By Opinion on February 11, 2010
Your agencies can stop the leak by shutting down the reactor, but they are waiting for you to give the nod.
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Posted in Opinion | Tagged Entergy, James Douglas, Massachusetts, tritium leak, Vermont Yankee
By Press Release on February 6, 2010
"My colleagues and I are seeking greater flexibility to invest in strategic efforts to make state budgets sustainable for the future.”
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Posted in Digger digest, Uncategorized | Tagged ARRA, James Douglas, Medicaid, National Governors Association, Obama
By Press Release on February 6, 2010
The governors will work with federal officials on issues related to the use of military reserve forces in domestic emergencies.
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Posted in Digger digest | Tagged Council of Governors, domestic emergencies, James Douglas, military reserve, Obama
By Anne Galloway on February 5, 2010
Douglas doesn't support ban on cell phones and believes legislators should leave campaign finance alone.
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Posted in Budgetwise, State of the state | Tagged cell phone ban, James Douglas, Obama, state budget, Vermont National Guard, Vermont Yankee
By Press Release on February 4, 2010
Entergy, James Douglas, Vermont Department of Public Service, David O'Brien, Curt L. Hébert, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Wayne Leonard, Vermont Yankee
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Posted in Digger digest | Tagged Curt L. Hébert, David O'Brien, Entergy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, James Douglas, Vermont Department of Public Service, Vermont Yankee, Wayne Leonard
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