Politics & Government

Congressman Peter Welch: Outline of Priorities for Lame Duck Session 11/12/2012

With the election over, Congress faces a slew of pressing issues as it reconvenes in a lame duck session early in November. Rep. Peter Welch outlines his efforts to pass a farm bill and address fiscal cliff issues in the lame duck session.

Parents for Change - Student Placement Action 11/12/2012

Parents for Change empowers families to improve educational opportunities. We are part of the Winooski-Burlington Partnership for Change working to reshape schools and strengthening communities by preparing all students for the future. New Americans from the Burundian, Somali, Somali Bantu, Bhutanese/Nepali, and Vietnamese communities ask for specific commitments for change, based on thorough research, from Jeanne Collins (Superintendent of Burlington Schools), Amy Mellencamp (Principal of Burlington High School), Henri Sparks (Equity Director, Burlington Schools), BHS Guidance Director Patty Wesley and Linda Walsleban (English Language Learner Director). Vermont Interfaith Action and Voices for Vermont's Children support Parents for Change networks, organizing and building on new parent leaders. VIA is an affiliate of the PICO Network, which has conducted faith-based organizing for over 30 years. For more informatoin on Parents for Change, 802.651-8889 - partner4kids@gmail.com - www.tiny.cc/parentsforchange

Feminist Media Review: Host Peggy Luhrs 11/12/2012

Host Peggy Luhrs speaks to issues of the day.

Woodchuck Report: Host Bonnie Scott and Guest Paul Dame, Former Candidate for State Representative 11/09/2012

Host Bonnie Scott talks on the issues of the day with a Libertarian perspective. Today's guest is Paul Dame, former Candidate for State Representative.

Burlington Wards 2 & 3 NPA Meeting 11/08/2012

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to encourage citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies help improve communication between the citizens of Burlington and City government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Wards 2 & 3 meet the second Thursday of the month. Meeting place: McClure Multi-Generational Center 241 North Winooski Avenue, Next to QTees.

AGENDA ITEMS Include: City Council Updates and a briefing from Police Chief Schirling on Crime in the Neighborhood. At about 48 minutes in to this meeting an audience member had a medical emergency which interrupted the recording. After Councilor Segal speaks, the recording returns to Chief Schirling and Councilor Kranichfeld.

Senator Patrick Leahy: Post-Election Thoughts and Comments 11/08/2012

Senator Patrick Leahy's post-election thoughts and comments.

True North Reports TV: Sales Tax Expansion - Guest Host Robert Maynard 11/08/2012

Guest Host Robert Maynard reviews the idea of expanding the sales tax in Vermont.

Governor Peter Shumlin: Press Conference 11/07/2012

Gov. Peter Shumlin holds a press conference, the day after his re-election as Vermont Governor, at Dynapower Corporation in South Burlington. He shares his thoughts about the strength of the Vermont economy and labor force, and speaks to the politcal races, both national and statewide.

Channel 17's Live Election Results, Pt. 2 of 2 11/06/2012

Watch Election Night live coverage 2/2

Democratic Party Headquarters, Interviews 11/06/2012

Watch Election Night live coverage

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