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Legislative Report: Rapid Intervention Community Court 09/21/2015

Hosts Joey Donovan (D) and Mary Sullivan (D) speak with Community Coordinator Emmet Helrich of the Rapid Intervention Community Court. The Rapid Intervention Community Court (RICC) partners with other community organizations, and is a pilot project in Chittenden County. The collaborative effort brings the State's Attorney's Office together with community partners to provide treatment and services for some of the common root causes of criminal behavior such as substance abuse. Referrals come from the State's Attorney's office.

Congressman Peter Welch: Planned Parenthood and Federal Funding 09/16/2015

Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT), is joined by Meagan Gallagher, President & CEO of Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, and Angelia Rorison, who is a receipient of medical care from Planned Parenthood , speaking on the movement to shut down the federal government as a tactic to strip federal funding for the organization. The Federal Government's fiscal year ends September 30th.

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Senator Patrick Leahy: Peace Corps Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet 09/02/2015

Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), welcomes Peace Corps Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet to Vermont for a Peace Corps recruitment event for students at UVM, Middlebury College and Saint Michael’s College. The event highlights UVM’s Peace Corps Prep Program, which was established to offer more targeted and skill-building opportunities to undergraduate students interested in serving in the Peace Corps or in other international development and service organizations.

 

The event also features remarks by Peace Corps volunteer Taylor Dorn of Essex Junction, who will appear via Skype from Panama.

 

Vermont is the top-ranked Peace Corps Volunteer-producing state in the nation on a per capita basis. UVM ranked 7th nationally among medium size schools, with 25 alumni currently serving around the world. Among small schools nationally, Middlebury College ranked 3rd and Saint Michael’s College ranked 20th, with 16 and 9 volunteers respectively.

 

Leahy long has championed the Peace Corps and for more than two decades has headed the Senate panel that funds its annual budget. Leahy currently is the Ranking Member of the State Department and Foreign Operations Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee.

Congressman Peter Welch: College Affordability Roundtable 09/01/2015

Rep. Welch convenes a roundtable discussion of students and parents to hear about the challenges they face in financing a college education.  He also outlines his legislative agenda to make higher education more accessible and affordable.

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Senator Patrick Leahy: Historic Opening Of U.S. Embassy In Cuba 08/17/2015

Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), shares insights at his first press availability following his trip to Havana with Secretary Kerry for the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Cuba. Leahy for years has led efforts in Congress, with this and earlier administrations, to replace the failed 50-year-old U.S. Cuba policy with a normalized relationship. Leahy also led efforts to free Alan Gross, and on Dec. 17 President Obama sent Leahy to Havana to bring Alan Gross home.

Legislative Report: Suzi Wizowaty - Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform 08/17/2015

Hosts Joey Donovan (D) and Mary Sullivan (D) speak with Executive Director of Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform, Suzi Wizowaty.  more information at: http://www.vermontersforcriminaljusticereform.org/

Congressman Peter Welch: Logic Supply Grand Opening Event 08/13/2015

Rep. Welch attends the grand opening of the Logic Supply’s newly expanded headquarters in South Burlington, and gives brief remarks on the state of the art facility.

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Senator Patrick Leahy: New Funding for Vermont Opioid Treatment 08/07/2015

Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), announces a grant he secured to expand treatment for opioid addiction in Vermont. He will be joined by Kathryn Power, Regional Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Vermont Health Commissioner Dr. Harry Chen, and Vermont Agency of Human Services Secretary Hal Cohen.

Legislative Report: Public Assets Institute - Paul Cillo 07/20/2015

Hosts Joey Donovan (D) and Mary Sullivan (D) speak with Paul Cillo, Executive Director of the Public Assets Institute. Public Assets Institute focuses on three areas of Vermont tax and budget policy: health care finance, education finance, and family economic security.

Senator Patrick Leahy: Farm Bill to Bring Millions to UVM 07/17/2015

Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), and UVM officials discuss the over $15-million in projects at the university, resulting from the 2014 Farm Bill.

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