Politics & Government

Gwyneth Cravens - The Truth About Nuclear Energy 01/20/2011

Concerned about the devastating impacts on public health and the environment caused by fossil-fuel combustion, environmental writer Gwyneth Cravens concludes that nuclear is the only large-scale, practical, environmentally friendly, nonpolluting energy source available. Her book 'Power to Save the World: The Truth About Nuclear Energy' documents her findings which are shared in this first 2011 Sheraton Economic Series presentation. The Sheraton Economic Series is sponsored by the Ethan Allen Institute, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce, Vermont Business Magazine, Vermont Tiger, and the Vermont Economic Newsletter,True North Radio and is hosted by the Sheraton Burlington Conference Center.

: 2012 Budget Meeting - Review of Outstanding Questions 01/20/2011

The South Burlington City Council is made up of 5 citizens who live in the City of South Burlington, elected at-large by the voters of the City. These five councilors sit with 2-3 year terms expiring in an annual rotation. The City Council meets regularly on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of each month to conduct business of the City and carry out the provisions of the City Charter. Special or emergency meetings can be called in the event that an urgent need arises for City Council authorization. City Council meetings are held at City Hall in the conference room and begin at 7pm.

Board of Finance Budget Meeting #5, part 1 01/20/2011

The Burlington City Council's Board of Finance is made up of 3 City Councilors, the CAO and Mayor. Current members are: Mayor Kiss - 865-7272, Jonathan Leopold - 865-7019, Bill Keogh - 862-5270, Kurt Wright - 658-1410, Karen Paul - 863-3817.

Watch the second part of this meeting here.

Housing in Review: Champlain Housing Trust 01/20/2011

Danielle Bombardier "VHCB AmeriCorps Member" hosts with Janet Green. Tonight's show deals with the housing opportunities provided by Champlain Housing Trust and the outlook for housing issues under the new administration of Gov. Shumlin.

Under the Dome: Under the Golden Dome: Week 3 01/19/2011

Third week of the 2011 Vermont Legislative session featuring interviews with Reps. McFaun, Koch, Turner, Lorber, Sens. Nitka, Ayer, Galraith, Cummings. The "Statehouse Info" segment is about the Hall of Inscriptions.

Under the Dome: The Capitol Beat - Dr. William Hsiao Act 128 Draft Report to Joint Health Committee, part 1 01/19/2011

Dr. William Hsiao answers questions from the Senate Health & Welfare Committee and the House Committee on Health Care about the Act 128 Draft Report, Jan 19, 2011. Part 1 of 2

Under the Dome: The Capitol Beat - Dr. William Hsiao Act 128 Draft Report to Legislature 01/19/2011

Dr. William Hsiao unveils his three-option Act 128 Draft Report on Health Care Reform to the a joint session of the Vermont legislature, January 19, 2011.

Local Matters: Opening the Door to Citizen Government 01/19/2011

Channel 17 host, Nick Carter speaks with South Burlington City Clerk, Donna Kinville; Chittenden Democrats Chair, Jake Perkinson and Progressive Party Chair, Meg Brook about how new interested people can begin to get involved with local government.

Near & Far: Host Richard Kemp Speaks with David Cobb, Spokesperson to Move To Amend Coalition 01/19/2011

Host Richard Kemp Speaks with David Cobb, Spoke Person to Move To Amend. MovetoAmend.org is a coalition dedicated to ending the illegitimate legal doctrines that prevent the American people from governing ourselves.

Under the Dome: The Capitol Beat - Blue Ribbon Tax Structure Commission Report 01/18/2011

The Blue Ribbon Tax Structure Commission Report as presented to the Vermont House Committee on Ways and Means, January 18, 2011

Featured Story

CCTV Receives NEH Grant to Support Community Archives

CCTV Center for Media & Democracy is pleased to announce receipt of a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant alongside 32 peer archival institutions across the country. This $49,927 grant award will support efforts to preserve and expand access to audio/visual community history materials in the CCTV Archives. Read more about this opportunity here!