VPR News, July 15, 2008, by John Dillon (link to article).

Montpelier, VT — (Host) The Progressive Party candidate for governor wants to harness the power of consumers to jumpstart farm and energy projects.

Anthony Pollina proposed his idea for a new Vermont Credit Card yesterday. Under Pollina’s plan, a percentage of each purchase made with the Vermont Card will be invested in a special fund to support local agricultural and energy projects. (more…)

Burlington Free Press, July 15, 2008, by Nancy Remsen (link to article).

Remember that 1992 political catch phrase “It’s the economy, stupid?”

It’s clear that Vermont’s gubernatorial candidates believe that this year’s election is largely about the economy.
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Times Argus, July 15, 2008 (link to article).

MIDDLESEX — Progressive gubernatorial candidate Anthony Pollina on Monday called for the creation of a VermontCard, which he said would create a new way to invest in Vermont and to lower credit card processing fees to save money for Vermont businesses. (more…)

WCAX-TV News, July 14, 2008, by Bridget Barry Caswell (link to article).

Burlington, Vermont — Anthony Pollina says Vermont can raise revenue without raising taxes.

Monday morning, the Progressive candidate for Governor announced a plan for a Vermont Credit Card. A portion of every purchase made on the card would be invested in a fund to support agricultural and renewable energy projects in the state, similar to current Rewards Programs. Pollina calls it a win-win for all and says it will help strengthen Vermont’s economy. (more…)

Burlington Free Press, July 11, 2008, by Terri Hallenbeck (link to article).

One gubernatorial challenger criticized Gov. Jim Douglas on Thursday for not putting the state in a better position to withstand high heating fuel prices. Another criticized him for not acting quickly enough on short-term remedies. (more…)

Vermont Standard, July 10, 2008, by Kurt Staudter (link not available).

The best part of my job as a columnist comes from the wonderful and interesting people I get to meet. As you might expect it is also the worst part of the job. Yet, on a whole I get to talk to far more interesting people than sleazy ones. (more…)

Brattleboro Reformer Editorial, July 8, 2008 (link to article).

The new fiscal year for the state of Vermont began last week with the announcement that 150 jobs would be eliminated.

The list of eliminated jobs released by Gov. James Douglas’ administration included a deputy commissioner in the Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living, a prison superintendent and 35 positions that were authorized and funded but never filled. (more…)

Times Argus, July 7, 2008, by Dave Gram (link to article).

MONTPELIER — Cost of a five-pound bag of flour at Mehuron’s Supermarket in Waitsfield in 2005: $1.89. Cost as of June: $2.79.

Cost of a gallon of maple syrup at Kent’s Corner Sugarhouse in Calais in 2005: $36. Cost of a gallon now: $48.

Average cost for a gallon of unleaded gasoline in Vermont in January of 2003, the month Jim Douglas became governor: $1.52. Average cost in June: $3.97.

Affordability as an issue in this year’s gubernatorial race: Priceless. (more…)

Brattleboro Reformer, July 2, 2008, by Bob Audette (link to article).

BRATTLEBORO — Companies such as Cersosimo’s Brattleboro Kiln Dry and Milling are poised to take advantage of the state’s changing energy priorities, said Anthony Pollina, a Progressive Party candidate for governor from Middlesex.

“We should be investing in companies that have power to share,” he said, adding “We need the infrastructure to make it happen.”

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The Rutland Herald, July 1, 2008, by Daniel Barlow (link to article).

MONTPELIER — Gov. James Douglas’ administration on Monday defended nearly $300,000 in merit bonuses given to state officials in the months before it proposed cutting 400 jobs from the state rolls because of the downturn in the economy. (more…)