Wake-Up Call: Wednesday, July 2, 2008

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Winooski clerk says she's worried about job

WINOOSKI -- Another dispute between a prominent Winooski employee and City Manager Joshua Handverger is brewing, but this time, there are no allegations of wrongdoing. (Burlington Free Press, Matt Sutkoski)

Link: http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080702/N...

Randy Brock officially announces candidacy for state Senate seat

Former state Auditor Randy Brock (R-Swanton) officially announced his bid to represent Franklin County in the state Senate. (PolitickerVT.com, Megan Stewart)

Link: http://www.politickervt.com/meganstewart/1270/randy-brock-officially-ann...

Administration cuts 150 state jobs

MONTPELIER — Gov. James Douglas' administration revealed its list of 150 job reductions across more than a dozen state agencies and departments Tuesday, the first step toward cutting costs in the face of a weak economy. (Rutland Herald, Daniel Barlow)

Link: http://www.rutlandherald.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080702/NEWS03/...

Freeman to challenge Dubie

MONTPELIER — There is a Democrat running for lieutenant governor. Blogger, school board member and upholsterer Nate Freeman said Monday he will try to unseat incumbent Republican Brian Dubie this fall. (Rutland Herald, Louis Porter)

Link: http://www.rutlandherald.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080702/NEWS03/...

Sanders heads West to study solar power opportunities

WASHINGTON -- Sen. Bernie Sanders will spend the week touring solar energy projects in Nevada and New Mexico as he introduces legislation designed to boost the use of solar power. (Burlington Free Press, Erin Kelley)

Link: http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080701/N...

State pension plan changes effective Tuesday

MONTPELIER- The pension plan used by Vermont state employees is changing today.

Now many state employees will see more money from their paychecks going into their pensions. (WCAX)

Link: http://www.wcax.com/global/story.asp?s=8583226

Welch pushes for increased oversight of government contractors

MONTPELIER – When U.S. Rep. Peter Welch had Blackwater Worldwide CEO Erik Prince on the hot seat before a congressional committee last year, he pushed the businessman to reveal his salary. (Times Argus, Daniel Barlow)

Link: http://www.timesargus.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080702/NEWS02/807020346/1003/NEWS02

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