McClaughry: Playing thimblerig in Montpelier
The chief shell man is the dexterous Gov. Peter Shumlin. He is aided by numerous shills in the large building called the Statehouse.
Gov. Peter Shumlin’s public appearance schedule for April 28 – May 5
Contact Susan Allen 802-279-8493 Gov. Peter Shumlin’s public appearance schedule for April 28 – May 5 Saturday, April 28 No public appearances scheduled Sunday, April 29 1:00 p.m. Annual Vermont Maple Festival Parade, St. Albans Monday, April 30 11:00 a.m. Attend funeral for Addison County Sheriff Jim Coons Mead Chapel, Middlebury College, 75 Hepburn Road [...]
Updated Story: Senate approves policy requiring utilities to return bailout money to ratepayers; House wades into debate
In a rare show of solidarity on one of the most contentious issues of the session, the Senate approved the provision 27-3.
Gov. Peter Shumlin’s public appearance schedule for April 24 – 27
Gov. Peter Shumlin’s public appearance schedule for April 24 – 27
Resolution would prohibit Entergy bill back
Shumlin defended his position that it is unwise for the Legislature to intervene in the Public Service Board docket. He said the case with Entergy is different.
McClaughry: Pirates of the Winooski
But Captain Pete doesn’t want Gaz to have to dribble out $21 million by “sending back small checks to people we can’t find,” and has denounced – no other verb seems adequate – “quibbling” over the matter.
Margolis: The politics of a union drive in which the members are the bosses
The Vermont Early Educators United is affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers, which contributed both money and shoe-leather to Democratic campaigns in 2010.
Gov. Peter Shumlin’s public appearance schedule for April 14-20
The governor’s weekly press conference will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 18, in the ceremonial office at the Statehouse.
Brock: Shumlin wrong to suggest $21 million ratepayer refund not worth “quibbling” over
“$21 million dollars to Vermonters is a lot of money and for ratepayers who deserve to be paid back you bet it’s worth quibbling over,” said Brock. “Governor Shumlin is simply wrong on this issue.”
Shumlin: Energy efficiency is ‘collective responsibility’
After the geologists left the room, Shumlin turned hard and flinty himself on the issue of the $21 million utility merger “windfall.”
