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Sen. Bernie Sanders
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VT League of Conservation
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Teachers - VT-NEA
State Workers - VSEA

2012-02-23

Pearson part of VPT's leadership panel

As the Progressive caucus leader I was invited to be part of the discussion on VT Public Television's weekly "Report from Montpelier" program with majority leader Rep. Lucy Leriche and minority leader Rep. Don Turner. WCAX's Kristin Carlson was our moderator.

2012-02-10

Coalition pushes tax equity, jobs

A coalition of House Progressives and Democrats came together Friday calling for action on H.715, a bill that closes tax loopholes favoring wealthy tax filers and spends the revenue on all-fuels efficiency programs. The $17 million raised by this proposal would generate $28 million in economic activity, create nearly 300 good-paying jobs and help families weatherize their homes. Better insulation saves Vermonters between $600-1,900 a year, every year and the group wants to see this program expand to help middle-income families who don't currently qualify for state weatherization programs.

Burlington Free Press story
Times Argus story
VT Digger story

2012-02-07

Students speak out against excessive debt

I was honored to speak at a rally of state college students highlighting the burden of student debt. Vermont is consistently last in terms of per capita support of our higher educational institutions and I am disappointed to see the governor recommend a level funding for that budget item this year. WCAX has a report here:

2012-01-22

Legislative Update - Week 3

I interview Rep. Tony Klein about Federal Judge Murtha's decision in the VT Yankee case. Rep. Klein is the chair of House Natural Resources & Energy and has played a central role in the Yankee debate over the last decade.

2012-01-16

Legislative Update - Week 2

This week I talk about the Genuine Progress Indicator, the VT State Hospital, Health Care Reform and Redistricting.

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February 16th 2012
Health care legislation full of compromises
Burlington Free Press

House passes health care reform implementation, step to single-payer

February 14th 2012
Group of Vermont House members links tax hike proposal to jobs
VT Buzz - Free Press Blog

Energy efficiency, jobs, tax equity in one bill

February 11th 2012
Bill would raise taxes on rich
The Times Argus

Coalition links tax equity, job creation & energy savings

February 10th 2012
Progressives call for tax fairness
VT Digger

Plan would create jobs, save Vermonters money

February 10th 2012
The Progressive Party Agenda
VPR - VT Edition

Progressive Reps. Pearson & Davis talk with host Bob Kinzel and VT Edition listeners

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