Benning: Politics vs. common sense
The cynic in me believes the governor is facing the reality that his campaign promises cannot be fulfilled without mass layoffs or dramatic tax increases.
Gov. Peter Shumlin’s public appearance schedule for March 10-17
On Friday, the governor will be on WDEV’s the Mark Johnson Show at 9:30 a.m. and on VPR’s Vermont Edition with Bob Kinzel at noon.
Digger Tidbits: As Kony video goes viral, Leahy sets hearings on funding for apprehending Ugandan warlord; Shumlin lashes out at Limbaugh; Records requests denied in Duclos case
Goddard brings members of the original Zucotti Park protests to a conference on Saturday.
Shumlin proposes to make algebra and geometry mandatory for high school students
Until now the state has left decisions about specific curriculum choices up to local schools.
Margolis on politics: Of consultants, health care and worms
The longer Shumlin puts off a formal announcement, the better for him. This way, he stands before the electorate more as the governor of everyone, less as the candidate of his party.
Digger Tidbits: Shumlin puts Sorrell on hold; rep seeks legislative say in utility merger; Romney endorsed
Town meetings take up corporate personhood; supporters raise money for Free Speech TV; Alicia Alessandro leaves the VDP
As Senate takes up state hospital proposal, governor issues warning
“We are running a business here in the respect that government is an operation that has to be fiscally responsible,” Shumlin said.
Four-year terms, Vermont Yankee, cell phone use top Doyle’s 2012 Town Meeting Day survey
The survey asks whether the Vermont Legislature and Governor Shumlin are doing a good job.
Shumlin applauds Obama administration for flexible health care reform rules for states
“I appreciate the President’s recognition that states like Vermont have good ideas for going beyond the requirements of the ACA to cover everyone and control costs. States should be able to move further, faster in tackling this problem.”
Democrats, Republicans draw battle lines on House health care debate
Shortly after the administration touted the benefits of participation in the exchange, Republican leadership announced a plan to make substantive amendments to the House bill.
