tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938567063624619454Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:39:57 +0000An online resource to help citizens of all political stripes monitor and stay informed about statewide and local politics as well as news and journalism within the state. Information for such will come from various attributed sources gleaned online.http://vermontwatch.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Morgan W. Brown)Blogger239125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938567063624619454.post-4700439425293740620Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:04:00 +00002009-10-01T14:09:20.155-04:00vermontmental healthpolicyrecoverypoliticstreatment(cross-posted from Beyond VSH blog, here; *Updated*: with the usual corrections) Revisiting Mental Health Treatment within Vermont Self-determination and independence versus force and dependency revisited By Morgan W. Brown The very nature of self-determination as well as independence would seem to dictate not merely having freedom of choice, but rather also include both the freedom and the http://vermontwatch.blogspot.com/2009/09/revisiting-mental-health-treatment.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Morgan W. Brown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938567063624619454.post-3883174288012131310Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:42:00 +00002009-08-07T15:42:35.807-04:00vermontaffordable housingpovertysenator bernie sanderspoliticshomelessnessQuestion posed via online video to US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) regarding housing and homelessness.By the way, if you have not already done so yet, read Sue Allen's recent Talking Points column profiling me, here (via Times Argus; Monday, August 3, 2009).Check out Senator Sanders Unfiltered: Sen. Bernie Sanders will soon begin a weekly series of web-isodes on various topics with Robert http://vermontwatch.blogspot.com/2009/08/question-for-senator-bernie-sanders.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Morgan W. Brown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938567063624619454.post-6152582616640173033Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:13:00 +00002009-06-12T06:40:20.039-04:00vermontelectionsgovernorpollsTry this audience polling system at Poll EverywhereTry this audience polling system at Poll Everywherehttp://vermontwatch.blogspot.com/2009/06/early-bird-vt-gubernatorial-election.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Morgan W. Brown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938567063624619454.post-370666042689272049Sun, 07 Jun 2009 04:07:00 +00002009-06-07T00:14:04.175-04:00resourcesvermonthuman servicesaffordable housinghousinghomelessnessThis week I will be among those attending a meeting concerning human services outreach to people living homeless within Washington County.Please check out and vote in the following poll (This poll closes on Jul 8, 2009):http://vermontwatch.blogspot.com/2009/06/poll-ending-homelessness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Morgan W. Brown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938567063624619454.post-1299533874776026566Fri, 29 May 2009 02:27:00 +00002009-06-01T05:17:54.889-04:00vermontbudget cutspolicybudgetpoliticspriorities*Updated*In light of pending Vermont budget cuts and, depending on what happens with the state budget and, whose budget plan(s) hold sway: List both ten (10) things you could not manage to do without as well as ten (10) things you could manage to do without.Then, list both ten (10) things you believe Vermont could not manage to do without as well as ten (10) things you believe Vermont could http://vermontwatch.blogspot.com/2009/05/budget-cutting-exercises.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Morgan W. Brown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938567063624619454.post-3389231681809737901Sun, 10 May 2009 11:14:00 +00002009-05-10T08:23:59.983-04:00vermont2009FY2010bannersbumper stickerstwitterbudgetstate legislaturepolitics*Updated* (edited 1st paragraph)Last evening, while covering and tweeting debates on the House floor and, after the vote on the FY10 (fiscal year 2010) budget, 7Days political columnist Shay Totten posted the following tweet (here):Rep. Carolyn Branagan (R-Georgia): after seeing tax increases, asks "Beam me up, Scotty"In honor of that quoted statement, the following banner was created, which http://vermontwatch.blogspot.com/2009/05/rep-carolyn-branagan-beam-me-up-scotty.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Morgan W. Brown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938567063624619454.post-3883612182786219057Sun, 10 May 2009 05:08:00 +00002009-05-10T08:14:22.217-04:002009vermontbannersFY2010bumper stickersgovernortwitteropinionvetooverride votebudgetpoliticsstate legislature*Updated*The Vermont Legislature adjourned Saturday evening after passing various bills, including the 2010 budget.According to 7Days political columnist Shay Totten via Twitter, the House approved total $4.5B state budget by 91-52 margin, 100 needed to override governor's veto, here.Should Governor Douglas in fact deliver a veto on the budget bill, it was later reported that Democrats say they http://vermontwatch.blogspot.com/2009/05/fy10-budget-veto.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Morgan W. Brown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938567063624619454.post-2631446415146833305Sun, 03 May 2009 05:19:00 +00002009-05-03T01:37:42.696-04:00vermontinformationtwittergovernmentBelow is a copy of the comment I just sent to the office of Governor Douglas via the online contact submission form concerning my request that they set up a Twitter account(s) for the office as well as elsewhere within state government (edited):Governor Douglas should follow the lead of the White House & also other states & set up an official Twitter account for the Governor's office, yet have http://vermontwatch.blogspot.com/2009/05/governors-office-needs-twitter-account.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Morgan W. Brown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938567063624619454.post-4869105605751693369Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:43:00 +00002009-04-28T16:59:41.194-04:00emergencyopinionvermontdiseasecommentsblogsnewshealth careinformationtwitterahs*Updated* (posted update)Since Cathy Resmer updated her blog post concerning Swine Flu news (here [via Blurt; 7Days Staff blog]), which also included an excerpted quote of an e-mail I had sent out last evening to Agency of Human Services (AHS) Rob Hofmann as well as copied to certain others within the AHS and the news media, I am blogging up the entire e-mail here in case it is of interest to http://vermontwatch.blogspot.com/2009/04/vdh-should-set-up-twitter-account-asap.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Morgan W. Brown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938567063624619454.post-585936381853987968Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:28:00 +00002009-04-16T11:28:44.433-04:00vermontmental healthpolicyfutures projectstate legislaturepolitics[cross-posted from Beyond VSH blog, here]Jointly Signed Letter from Members of Vermont Mental Health Advocacy Community to Legislators re: Relooking at Mental Health 'Futures' Project:Vermont Protection & Advocacy, Inc.141 Main Street, Suite 7Montpelier, VT 05602VP&A is the Protection & Advocacy System for Vermont (800) 834-7890 (Toll-Free)(802) 229-1355 (Voice)(802) 229-2603 (TTY)(802) 229-1359http://vermontwatch.blogspot.com/2009/04/mental-health-advocates-to-state.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Morgan W. Brown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938567063624619454.post-4208889563850738385Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:20:00 +00002009-04-07T15:18:30.506-04:00videovermontvetooverride votepoliticsgay marriagelive blogging*Updated*: Archived video of House override of Governor's Veto:*Update*: Additional archived video and live blogging coverage concerning House override vote of Governor Douglas' veto of S.115, as well as related news article and links, here (via Burlington Free Press).http://vermontwatch.blogspot.com/2009/04/live-video-gay-marriage-vote-via.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Morgan W. Brown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938567063624619454.post-4129568050801390375Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:31:00 +00002009-04-07T08:07:20.056-04:00vermontbenefitsnewspovertypoliticspoliciesRead a news article concerning the Governor's Summit on Pathways to Economic Stability held at the Vermont State House yesterday, here (via Rutland Herald; Tuesday, April 7, 2009).http://vermontwatch.blogspot.com/2009/04/rutland-herald-ideas-clash-on-vt-path.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Morgan W. Brown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938567063624619454.post-3517536098367794943Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:58:00 +00002009-04-07T07:18:39.973-04:00videounder the golden domevermontvt watch blogpoliticsblip.tvSince I have been enjoying watching the Under The Golden Dome (UTGD) show videos after I finally came across them a few weeks ago, I just posted up a mini-viewer of the UTGD blip.tv channel within the right-hand side-column.The show is videotaped, edited and produced by VTVT - Vermont Video Tape, a division of RSM Distributors.The UTGD video viewer is found below the NLV State House Webcam viewerhttp://vermontwatch.blogspot.com/2009/04/under-golden-dome.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Morgan W. Brown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938567063624619454.post-652858746203864500Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:49:00 +00002009-04-07T07:44:11.801-04:00opinionvermontmental healthbudget cutspolicyhousingpoliticshomelessnesscommentary[cross-posted from Beyond VSH blog, here as well as cross-posted to Green Mountain Daily, here]by Morgan W. BrownWithin its most recent bi-weekly update (dated: March 25th), the Vermont Department of Mental Health (VT DMH) indicated that during the last meeting of the Transformation Council, "Commissioner Michael Hartman briefed the group of twenty consumers, providers, advocates, and staff on http://vermontwatch.blogspot.com/2009/03/cutting-too-close-to-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Morgan W. Brown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938567063624619454.post-6885699205557430Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:57:00 +00002009-01-13T18:28:39.116-05:00journalismvermontnewsseven dayssad newspolitics*Updated 5x*Details, here (via Blurt; 7Days Staff blog; Wednesday, January 7, 2009).Additional tributes to Peter Freyne:Vermont View, posted by Sue AllenVermont Daily View, posted by Philip BaruthGreen Mountain Daily, posted by Jack McCulloughvt.Buzz, posted by Sam HemingwayiBrattleboro, posted by Christian Avardvt.Buzz, posted by Terri HallenbeckCCTVRead an Associated Press news article, here (http://vermontwatch.blogspot.com/2009/01/peter-freyne-1949-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Morgan W. Brown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938567063624619454.post-2452094181835549438Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:13:00 +00002008-12-12T07:16:58.703-05:00vermontprogramspolicycutsfundingtaxesbudgetrainy-day fundquestions*Updated*As the snow accumulates outside, here's the question for you all: Should the state use the rainy-day fund or not to close the ever-widening budget holes?Some have suggested if not now, then when; it's raining like never before.Secretary of Administration Neale Lunderville says no way, it's too hard to tell how long it'll keep raining and how many more cuts are on the horizon. "That's http://vermontwatch.blogspot.com/2008/12/crucial-q-is-it-really-raining.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Morgan W. Brown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938567063624619454.post-6230397584925898347Fri, 28 Nov 2008 02:33:00 +00002008-11-27T21:38:17.535-05:00videovt watch blogustreamAnnouncing VT Watch TV: Vermont Statewide/Local Politics & News/Journalism Watch Web TV ChannelHave just set up a Web TV broadcast channel via Ustream as an extension of the Vermont Watch blog to cover and discuss -- as well as to potentially interview co-hosts on -- various topics concerning local/statewide politics as well as news/journalism within Vermont during what would be a live Internet http://vermontwatch.blogspot.com/2008/11/watch-vt-watch-tv.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Morgan W. Brown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938567063624619454.post-7388389629812214653Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:52:00 +00002008-11-06T10:03:06.874-05:00vermontelectionsstatewide officepoliticspolitical parties*Updated* Vermont Edition (VPR) 12 noon-1 p.m. Weekdays Thursday November 6, 2008 Progs and Dems, why can't they all just get along? By Jane Lindholm This year's race for governor illustrates one of the problems Progressives and Democrats face: when they run against each other in statewide elections they split the vote - a dynamic that helps their Republican opponents. We'll talk about the http://vermontwatch.blogspot.com/2008/11/vpr-vt-edition-116th-progs-and-dems-why.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Morgan W. Brown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938567063624619454.post-1160733888377080990Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:48:00 +00002008-11-05T14:48:12.975-05:00controversyvermontproblemsnewselectionsvotingRead the news article, here (via 7Days; Wednesday, November 5, 2008). If you either voted or attempted to do so in the general election in Vermont yesterday or, had already done so by absentee ballot prior to the election, what was the experience like for you?http://vermontwatch.blogspot.com/2008/11/7days-confusion-over-poll-openings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Morgan W. Brown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938567063624619454.post-443216088336309507Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:52:00 +00002008-11-05T14:19:48.300-05:00videovermontpresidentspeechespoliticsyoutubePresident-Elect Barack Obama in Chicago Barack Obama was elected the 44th President of the United States on November 4th, 2008 in Chicago.[via YouTube, here; posted by BarackObamadotcom (November 05, 2008); length: 17:00 minutes/seconds] What were your reactions to the election acceptance speech given by President-Elect Barack Obama last night? What do you believe that this new administration http://vermontwatch.blogspot.com/2008/11/new-hope-for-nation-world-at-large.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Morgan W. Brown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938567063624619454.post-4258122263363572873Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:52:00 +00002008-11-04T16:05:39.058-05:00videovermontblogsnewscoverageelectionsvoting2008live bloggingIf you are registered to vote in Vermont and, have not already done so, make sure to go to the polls in your town or city of residence and vote. Having voted around 11:00 AM or so and, not having too much to do, it looks like I will be heading off to my Winter quarters to rest a little and since my laptop died two weeks ago and thus no longer being able to keep up with things on a regular basis http://vermontwatch.blogspot.com/2008/11/go-vote.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Morgan W. Brown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938567063624619454.post-6017944146570565896Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:42:00 +00002008-11-03T15:47:47.471-05:00vermontradiointerviewsgovernorpolitical campaignscandidatespoliticsVermont Edition (VPR) 12 noon-1 p.m. Weekdays Monday November 3, 2008 Last impressions before Election Day By Jane Lindholm The final hours of campaigning are a frenetic race for candidates to get face time with as many voters as possible - all riding on the hope that some of them haven't voted yet, and that they can persuaded to vote one way or another. We sent VPR reporters out on the trail http://vermontwatch.blogspot.com/2008/11/vpr-vt-edition-113rd-last-impressions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Morgan W. Brown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938567063624619454.post-4886551191288753336Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:29:00 +00002008-11-03T15:30:04.933-05:00videovermontnewsgovernorpolitical campaignscandidatespolitics Read the transcript of the news report, here (via WCAX - Channel 3 TV - News; Friday, October 31, 2008).http://vermontwatch.blogspot.com/2008/11/wcax-news-lighter-side-of-campaigning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Morgan W. Brown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938567063624619454.post-5812004452097361157Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:23:00 +00002008-11-03T14:23:37.612-05:00videovermontnewsgovernorpolitical campaignscandidatespoliticsyoutubeVermont Governor Jim Douglas was about ralling voters. Newschannel Five caught up with him to see what a day is like for him on the campaign trail[via YouTube, here; posted by wptz (November 03, 2008); length: 2:08 minutes/seconds]http://vermontwatch.blogspot.com/2008/11/wptz-news-vermont-governor-campaigning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Morgan W. Brown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938567063624619454.post-2372602141761277270Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:30:00 +00002008-11-01T11:02:05.952-04:00*Updated* Read an Associated Press (AP) news article concerning the matter, here (via Boston Globe; Friday, October 31, 2008). *Update*: Read more about it, here (via Blurt; 7Days; Friday, October 31, 2008). *Note*: posted an update; last updated on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 11:01 AM (ET).http://vermontwatch.blogspot.com/2008/10/vt-gop-files-complaint-re-symington.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Morgan W. Brown)0