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June 14, 2013
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In 1980 at the age of 24 he was elected to serve on the town's select board. In 1990 Governor Madeleine Kunin appointed Peter to fill an empty seat in the Vermont House of Representatives. The next year he was elected in his own right. He was elected to the Vermont Senate in 1992 and would represent Windham County for the next 10 years. After a 4 year absence he returned to the Senate in 2006 where he was again selected to serve as the President pro-tempore. After a close election in November 2010, Peter Shumlin was elected Governor of Vermont.
Stewart Ledbetter talks with Governor Douglas about a new long-term power purchase agreement with Hydro-Quebec and takes caller questions on: energy, property taxes, education expenses, court reorganization and the Governor's future after leaving office.
Mark Johnson talks with Governor Douglas about his not running for re-election and the end of the legislative session. In addition, the Governor takes caller questions on: budget shortfalls, energy, transportation, education, dairy farming and more.
Susan Allen talks with Governor Douglas about the crisis in Haiti and takes caller questions on: budget cuts to the agency of human services, income sensitivity on property taxes, statewide broadband, cell coverage and more.
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Every third month, VPT welcomes Vermont's chief executive to our studios for an edition of Call the Governor. Whether it's about the overall state budget, or the pothole in front of your house - the governor will do his best to answer your calls and emailed questions in the lively and interactive setting. Mark Johnson hosts.