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The first session in a day long conference, 'Transparency and Accountability in Government - Public Records, Open Meetings and Campaign Finance Disclosure' sponsored bythe American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Vermont, in collaboration with the Vermont Press Association and the New England First Amendment Coalition. 

Opening presentation by Greg Sullivan, counsel to the New Hampshire Union Leader and a member of board of directors of the New England First Amendment Coalition. Follow-up panel discussion with

• Paul Gillies, attorney and former deputy secretary of state
• Jim Barlow, senior staff attorney, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
• Mike Donoghue, Vermont Press Association
• Anne Galloway, VtDigger.org

The second session in a day long conference, 'Transparency and Accountability in Government - Public Records, Open Meetings and Campaign Finance Disclosure' sponsored bythe American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Vermont, in collaboration with the Vermont Press Association and the New England First Amendment Coalition. 

Opening presentation by Dan Barrett, ACLU staff Attorney, on Vermont's current disclosure requirements, what other state's do, how Vermont's requirements differ from 'norms', and what that means in terms of watchdog grouops' ratings. Follow-up panel discussion with

• Secretary of State Deb Markowitz
• Senator Jeannette White, Chair, Senate Government Operations Committee
• Kristin Carlson, WCAX-TV

The second session in a day long conference, 'Transparency and Accountability in Government - Public Records, Open Meetings and Campaign Finance Disclosure' sponsored bythe American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Vermont, in collaboration with the Vermont Press Association and the New England First Amendment Coalition. 

Opening presentation by Dan Barrett, ACLU staff Attorney, on Vermont's current disclosure requirements, what other state's do, how Vermont's requirements differ from 'norms', and what that means in terms of watchdog grouops' ratings. Follow-up panel discussion with

• Secretary of State Deb Markowitz
• Senator Jeannette White, Chair, Senate Government Operations Committee
• Kristin Carlson, WCAX-TV

Election Night live coverage.

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Watch seven candidates debate for one of Vermont's two US Senate seats.

Representative to Congress Candidates: Paul Beaudry (R), Gus Jaccaci (I), Jane Newton (Soc), and  Peter Welch (D).

Ward 3 Burlington City Council Candidates Vince Brennan (P), Ron Ruloff (I), and Bob Bolyard (D).

Candidates for Chittenden 3-4: Diane Gottlieb (P), Chris Pearson (P), Kesha Ram (D), and Peg Boyle Single (D).

Candidates for Chittenden State's Attorney: Thomas 'T.J.' Donovan (D/R) and Paul Charles Duprat (I).

Gubernatorial candiidates Brian Dubie (R) (Tom Lauzon representing), Cris Ericson (United States Marijuana), Dan Feliciano (I), Ben Mitchell (LU) (did not attend), Em Peyton (I) (did not attend), Peter Shumlin (D/Working Families) (Jake Perkinson representing), and Dennis Steele (I) (did not attend).

Candidates for Chittenden 3-9: Agnes Clift (R) and Robert Munger (D).

Candidates for Chittenden 6-3: Martha Heath (D) and James Weston (R).

 Tom Salmon (Republican), Doug Hoffer (Democrat), and Liberty Union candidate Jerry Levy vie for the State Auditor's position.  Hosted by Ken Picard of Seven Days.

 Jason Gibbs (Republican), Jim Condos (Democrat), and Liberty Union candidate Leslie Marmorale vie for Vermont's Secretary of State position.  Hosted by Shay Totten of Seven Days.

Candidates for Chittenden 6-2: Tim Allard (R), Carl Houghton (R), Tim Jerman (D), and Linda Waite-Simpson (D).