Politics & Government

Senator Patrick Leahy: Leahy and Sanders Discuss One of First Benefits Under New Health Insurance Reform Law 06/07/2010

Senators Sanders and Leahy, Vermont AARP Director Gary Marchildon, and a representative of Congressman Peter Welch, discuss rebates under the newly enacted health insurance reform law, to help seniors fill the Medicare prescription drug program’s longstanding so-called “donut hole.”

Burlington Mayor's Press Conference: Kiplinger's Designation of Burlington as one of the 'Ten Best Cities for the Next Decade' 06/07/2010

Burlington Mayor Bob Kiss with the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce and others address the anticipation of the release of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance’s recognition of Burlington as one of the “Ten Best Cities for the Next Decade.” Area businesses and other organizations, including Melinda Moulton, Main Street Landing, Barbara Grimes, Burlington Electric Department, Glenn McRae, Intervale Foundation along with CEDO staff Bruce Seifer and CAO Jonathan Leopold speak to the issues highlighted by the recognition.

Essex Selectboard 06/07/2010

The Selectboard meetings are all held at the Town Offices at 81 Main Street in Essex Junction, in the downstairs conference room on the first and third Mondays of the month. The public is always welcome, and the meetings start promptly at 7:30 PM. If special accommodations are needed please call 802-878-1341 ahead of time.

Winooski City Council 06/07/2010

The Winooski City Council normally meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Meeting schedules, agendas and minutes can be found on the City's web site, www.onioncity.com

: South Burlington City Council Part 1 06/07/2010

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.

Burlington City Council 06/07/2010

The Burlington City Council meets on Mondays, three times each month at 7pm. Their meetings air live on Channel 317 (Burlington Telecom) and on Channel 17 at the air times listed below. Meeting schedules, agendas and minutes can be found here.

Chittenden Democrats: Guest: Senator Susan Bartlett, Candidate for Governor 06/07/2010

Robyn Maguire is guest host for Chittenden County Democratic Party Chair, Jake Perkinson. Tonight's guest is Lamoille County Senator Susan Bartlett, one of the 5 Democratic candidates for Governor.

Williston Selectboard 06/07/2010

The Selectboard is a five member elected board. There are three positions elected for a three year term and two positions elected for a two year term on a staggered basis. The board is responsible for setting the general policy direction, passing ordinances, setting the tax rate, reviewing the budget, supervising the Town Manager and a host of other related tasks. Find the full minutes for this meeting at Williston website.

Senator Patrick Leahy: Comcast Digital Connectors Program 06/04/2010

Senator Leahy joins officials from Comcast and the Burlington Boys & Girls Club to announce the Comcast Digital Connectors Program, which expands broadband access to low-income youths. Leahy has championed Boys & Girls Clubs through his roles as a senior member of the Appropriations Committee and Chair of the Judiciary Committee, leading in steadily expanding Clubs and youths served, particularly in rural areas like Vermont.

Senator Patrick Leahy: VT Air Guard Opening New Advanced F-16 Mission Training Center 06/04/2010

The Vermont Air National Guard formally opens its new, state of the art Air National Guard F-16 Mission Training Center with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Senior military leadership of the Vermont Air Guard, National Guard Bureau and the United States Air Force will be joined by U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy who sponsored the $15.9 Congressional funding allocation that included this project.

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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!