The Vermont Student Assistance Corp. is urging students who applied for financial aid to double-check their numbers. This past year the U.S. Department of Education made some updates to the online free application for federal student aid, or FAFSA. However, when the updates were made, a glitch in the system happened and it's causing students to lose out on Pell grants, or other financial aid. A misplaced decimal point could mean all the difference between you, and thousands of dollars toward your college tuition. VSAC discovered the problem last week when reviewing grant applications. The U.S. Department of Education believes 200,000 people across the country are at risk of losing financial aid, if the error isn't corrected.
State health care officials have promised to find additional financial support for a joint effort by Porter Medical Center and the Counseling Service of Addison County to expand medication assisted treatment services to local residents who are addicted to opiates. While Porter officials have not closed the door on a new clinic, they are currently committed to ramping up the Suboxone program at Bristol Internal Medicine, which will be beefed up over time to eventually accommodate 80-90 patients. A total of four primary care physicians based at the Bristol office will soon be able to prescribe Suboxone.
The Vermont Air National Guard will be flying with U.S. Navy F-18 fighter jets this week. The joint training starts today and continues through Friday. Guard officials say the aircraft will be operating during normal operating hours of the Burlington International Airport.
If companies are looking to build in Burlington, they might be forced to recycle during construction. There's been an uptick in construction in the city and that has some city councilors concerned. They want to make sure any waste from construction is recycled, including wood, sheetrock, and insulation. Yesterday, the city council started the process of requiring recycling during commercial construction as part of a permit.
Police say they've found unexamined evidence in the case of a Vermont couple charged in the killing of a popular Vermont teacher. Allen and Patricia Prue face kidnapping and first-degree murder charges in the March 2012 death of Melissa Jenkins. Police allege the Prues lured Jenkins from her home, then killed her. They've pleaded not guilty. The items, which include a hard drive, memory cards and 8 mm video cassettes seized from the Prues' home, were found at the St. Johnsbury state police barracks. The state forensic lab has not evaluated them yet. A judge has approved a warrant to examine them.
The Pentagon has cleared the F-35 fighter jet to take flight, less than two weeks after the fleet was grounded. According to a statement from the U.S. Defense Department, the F-35 fleet will have limited flight clearance that includes extra engine inspections. An engine fire in an F-35 at Eglin Air Force base last month prompted military officials to ground the planes.
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Monday, July 14, 2014
WVTK Local & State News July 14, 2014
The Conservation Law Foundation has asked the Public Service Board today to require Vermont Gas Systems to seek an amended certificate of public good for Phase I of its natural gas pipeline project. In its filing, CLF cited a $35 million, or 40 percent, increase in the cost of the project. CLF also asked the board to require VGS to halt construction unless and until it receives an amended permit.
The cooperative Dairy Farmers of America has agreed to pay a total of $50 million to thousands of Northeast dairy farmers to settle antitrust allegations. A class-action lawsuit filed in 2009 charged Dallas-based Dean Foods, DFA, and the cooperative's marketing arm, Dairy Marketing Services, with working together to monopolize the market for raw milk in the Northeast, driving down prices paid to dairy farmers. DFA does not admit any wrongdoing under the terms of the settlement. It says the legal costs have become too great.
The Vermont State Police have renewed their agreement with the state Department of Corrections to help fight drug smuggling at prisons with the use of police dogs. The police are providing dog teams on a pre-planned and on-call basis to search correctional facilities, including during visitation hours. State police, in cooperation with the Department of Corrections, have investigated several attempted smuggling and contraband cases in the last few months.
Vermont State Officials say higher gas prices would mean better roads. State and highway officials met to discuss possible ways to replenish the national Highway Trust Fund, which they say is running out of money. There are 38 highway construction projects scheduled to start August 1 and they are threatened to be delayed or stopped altogether. Officials say an increase in the federal gas tax would fix the problem.
It's likely to be another week before the results of a strike authorization vote by members of the union representing FairPoint Communications workers are known. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, IBEW, represents about 18-hundred FairPoint employees in Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. While votes authorizing a strike sometime between now and the expiration of its contract with FairPoint August 2nd were expected to be counted by Sunday, there's problems in New Hampshire. Ongoing outages caused by the weather have prevented workers from attending meetings to vote.
More than 300 players divided into 28 teams to compete in the 21st Annual Rutland Mud Volleyball Tournament. The event benefits Epilepsy Foundation of Vermont and raised more than $8,000 dollars. The funds will go to various programs for children and families living with epilepsy.
The cooperative Dairy Farmers of America has agreed to pay a total of $50 million to thousands of Northeast dairy farmers to settle antitrust allegations. A class-action lawsuit filed in 2009 charged Dallas-based Dean Foods, DFA, and the cooperative's marketing arm, Dairy Marketing Services, with working together to monopolize the market for raw milk in the Northeast, driving down prices paid to dairy farmers. DFA does not admit any wrongdoing under the terms of the settlement. It says the legal costs have become too great.
The Vermont State Police have renewed their agreement with the state Department of Corrections to help fight drug smuggling at prisons with the use of police dogs. The police are providing dog teams on a pre-planned and on-call basis to search correctional facilities, including during visitation hours. State police, in cooperation with the Department of Corrections, have investigated several attempted smuggling and contraband cases in the last few months.
Vermont State Officials say higher gas prices would mean better roads. State and highway officials met to discuss possible ways to replenish the national Highway Trust Fund, which they say is running out of money. There are 38 highway construction projects scheduled to start August 1 and they are threatened to be delayed or stopped altogether. Officials say an increase in the federal gas tax would fix the problem.
It's likely to be another week before the results of a strike authorization vote by members of the union representing FairPoint Communications workers are known. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, IBEW, represents about 18-hundred FairPoint employees in Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. While votes authorizing a strike sometime between now and the expiration of its contract with FairPoint August 2nd were expected to be counted by Sunday, there's problems in New Hampshire. Ongoing outages caused by the weather have prevented workers from attending meetings to vote.
More than 300 players divided into 28 teams to compete in the 21st Annual Rutland Mud Volleyball Tournament. The event benefits Epilepsy Foundation of Vermont and raised more than $8,000 dollars. The funds will go to various programs for children and families living with epilepsy.
Friday, July 11, 2014
WVTK Local & State News July 11, 2014
Unions representing nearly 2,000 employees of FairPoint Communications in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont are set to vote on whether to authorize a strike. Meetings about the strike vote are scheduled for today in South Burlington; Saturday in Bangor, Maine; and Sunday in Portland, Maine and Manchester, New Hampshire. The company says service to customers will continue if there is a strike.
The Bullrock Corporation has signed an agreement to sell its senior care-related holdings, including the Lodge at Otter Creek. This will be one of the largest private transactions in the state’s history. An official closing on the deal is slated for later this month. Bullrock CEO Gregg Beldock says he expects a seamless transition to the new ownership, which he said will retain the current 400-person workforce of the four businesses.
Parking Rates in Burlington will be going up soon. Starting in October, rates at parking meters and at the Marketplace Garage will be going up. Putting a quarter in a parking meter currently buys 15 minutes, but after the rate change, that number will drop down to 10 minutes. The city will also add credit card swipes at 300 parking meters, or customers will have a pay by phone option. The city hopes to raise $400,000 from the price raises.
The Middlebury selectboard on Tuesday approved a fiscal year 2015 municipal tax rate of 94 cents per $100 in property value. When added to education property taxes computed by the state, Middlebury taxpayers will be assessed an overall fiscal year 2015 residential property tax rate of $2.717 per $100 of property value. That rate is up 8.4 cents from the fiscal year 2014 rate of $2.633, an increase of about 3.2 percent.
The Burlington Police Department is investigating an arson at Champlain College. Police say they responded to a fire at 203 South Willard Street at around 2:45 a.m. Thursday. The fire was extinguished within 10 minutes. No one was living at the residence which was being renovated. Police say damages are estimated to cost approximately $25,000. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Arson Tip Line at 1-800-32-ARSON or the Burlington Police Department.
IBM’s union group says they’re expecting Big Blue to announce the sale of its Vermont plant soon. Earlier this week, IBM announced they will be investing $3-Billion Dollars in new chip technology over the next 5-years. The new chips will be smaller more powerful chips that could be integrate into technology that already exists. Industry experts say the sale of the manufacturing arm would allow them to fund further development. What this means for the IBM Plant in Essex Junction still remains to be seen.
The Bullrock Corporation has signed an agreement to sell its senior care-related holdings, including the Lodge at Otter Creek. This will be one of the largest private transactions in the state’s history. An official closing on the deal is slated for later this month. Bullrock CEO Gregg Beldock says he expects a seamless transition to the new ownership, which he said will retain the current 400-person workforce of the four businesses.
Parking Rates in Burlington will be going up soon. Starting in October, rates at parking meters and at the Marketplace Garage will be going up. Putting a quarter in a parking meter currently buys 15 minutes, but after the rate change, that number will drop down to 10 minutes. The city will also add credit card swipes at 300 parking meters, or customers will have a pay by phone option. The city hopes to raise $400,000 from the price raises.
The Middlebury selectboard on Tuesday approved a fiscal year 2015 municipal tax rate of 94 cents per $100 in property value. When added to education property taxes computed by the state, Middlebury taxpayers will be assessed an overall fiscal year 2015 residential property tax rate of $2.717 per $100 of property value. That rate is up 8.4 cents from the fiscal year 2014 rate of $2.633, an increase of about 3.2 percent.
The Burlington Police Department is investigating an arson at Champlain College. Police say they responded to a fire at 203 South Willard Street at around 2:45 a.m. Thursday. The fire was extinguished within 10 minutes. No one was living at the residence which was being renovated. Police say damages are estimated to cost approximately $25,000. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Arson Tip Line at 1-800-32-ARSON or the Burlington Police Department.
IBM’s union group says they’re expecting Big Blue to announce the sale of its Vermont plant soon. Earlier this week, IBM announced they will be investing $3-Billion Dollars in new chip technology over the next 5-years. The new chips will be smaller more powerful chips that could be integrate into technology that already exists. Industry experts say the sale of the manufacturing arm would allow them to fund further development. What this means for the IBM Plant in Essex Junction still remains to be seen.
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
WVTK Local & State News July 9, 2014
While crews continue on work on Water Street, please be advised there there will be no water service till about 4:30 this afternoon on Water Street, Duane Court, and a portion of Charles Avenue, from Duane Court to the Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society. Water Street is also closed to traffic from entering from Cross Street during this construction. The road will remain closed for the rest of today and most of tomorrow.
Vermonters who use their 3SquaresVT Benefits at farmers' markets will now get double their money making it easier to get fresh fruits and veggies. Here's how it works: starting this month, Vermonters can will swipe their EBT card at a participating farmer’s market, saying how much they want to spend, and in turn can they’ll receive fresh produce from vendors and will be given Harvest Health Coupons to match their purchases, up to $10. There are now 41 Farmers' Markets in Vermont accepting EBT cards, which carry 3SquaresVT Benefits.
Residents in Salisbury will gather for a special meeting next Tuesday, During the meeting, town officials will discuss a plan to replace the deteriorating Maple Street Bridge. The total for the project is estimated to be $850,000. Most of which would be funded by a bond that voters would have to approve this November.
FairPoint Communications says it has plans to ensure that its services to customers continue in the event of a strike. Unions representing nearly 2,000 employees in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont have scheduled a strike authorization vote for this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Leaders of both unions say they expected members to vote in favor of strike authorization.
All of North Beach in Burlington is open to the public. The south end of the beach was closed Monday due to elevated levels of E. coli. Officials at Burlington Parks and Rec tested the waters again yesterday and got the results back this morning showing normal results.
The Vermont Health Department is warning people to watch out for ticks that could carry Lyme disease. This time of year, the immature ticks, which are about the size of a poppy seed, are biting and they could spread the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. People should use insect repellent while enjoying nature and do daily tick checks on themselves, children and pets. Immature ticks can be found anywhere on the body. In 2013, there were more than 600 confirmed cases of Lyme disease. Most cases were from four southern counties, but it has been found throughout the state.
Vermonters who use their 3SquaresVT Benefits at farmers' markets will now get double their money making it easier to get fresh fruits and veggies. Here's how it works: starting this month, Vermonters can will swipe their EBT card at a participating farmer’s market, saying how much they want to spend, and in turn can they’ll receive fresh produce from vendors and will be given Harvest Health Coupons to match their purchases, up to $10. There are now 41 Farmers' Markets in Vermont accepting EBT cards, which carry 3SquaresVT Benefits.
Residents in Salisbury will gather for a special meeting next Tuesday, During the meeting, town officials will discuss a plan to replace the deteriorating Maple Street Bridge. The total for the project is estimated to be $850,000. Most of which would be funded by a bond that voters would have to approve this November.
FairPoint Communications says it has plans to ensure that its services to customers continue in the event of a strike. Unions representing nearly 2,000 employees in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont have scheduled a strike authorization vote for this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Leaders of both unions say they expected members to vote in favor of strike authorization.
All of North Beach in Burlington is open to the public. The south end of the beach was closed Monday due to elevated levels of E. coli. Officials at Burlington Parks and Rec tested the waters again yesterday and got the results back this morning showing normal results.
The Vermont Health Department is warning people to watch out for ticks that could carry Lyme disease. This time of year, the immature ticks, which are about the size of a poppy seed, are biting and they could spread the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. People should use insect repellent while enjoying nature and do daily tick checks on themselves, children and pets. Immature ticks can be found anywhere on the body. In 2013, there were more than 600 confirmed cases of Lyme disease. Most cases were from four southern counties, but it has been found throughout the state.
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
WVTK Local & State News July 8, 2014
Work is underway to revitalize part of Rutland. The city has received more than one-million dollars to fix or demolish run-down properties in the Pine Street area. All in all, the money will be used to fix twelve homes in need of repair or tear them down. The money will also help families buy a home here. Work began yesterday in the demolition of one of the blighted properties. Neighbors say it's a start to improve the look and safety of their streets. The money comes as a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Work on the homes is expected to take place during the next five-years.
Over the holiday weekend, Vermont State Police took part in a national enforcement campaign called Operation Combined Accident Reduction Effort or Operation CARE. The goal was to reduce serious injury and deadly crashes. There was an increase in fatal crashes, two this year. There were none last year. Alcohol related crashes fell from 12 to 9 and speeding violations issued dropped by 140.
The Vermont Attorney General's Office has announced the team that will take on the lawsuit against Vermont and its GMO labeling law. It includes the help of a D.C. firm that will be paid nearly $1.5 million. Attorney General Bill Sorrell has named Assistant Attorney General Megan Shafritz as the lead attorney on the case. Kate Duffy, Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Human Services, is returning to the Attorney General's Office to be part of the GMO lawsuit team.
New York has become the 23rd state in the country to authorize marijuana as a medical treatment. Although the state will have one of the most restrictive programs in the U.S. Under legislation signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo, patients with one of 10 different diseases including AIDS, cancer and epilepsy will be able to obtain non-smokeable versions of the drug.
Blodgett Ovens is moving another manufacturing company to Essex. The Middleby Corporation, the parent company of Blodgett, bought the assets of Market Forge Industries back in January and has moved all the production, sales, and engineering for the company from Everett, Mass to Essex, Vermont. Market Forge makes steam cooking equipment.
An organization that accredits colleges has placed Burlington College on probation because of concerns about the school's finances. The school has been making strides to grow enrollment. But the New England Association of Schools and Colleges thinks more need to be done. The college now has two years to prove they are financially sound. The probation does not affect academics or financial aid at Burlington College, which will continue to operate normally.
Over the holiday weekend, Vermont State Police took part in a national enforcement campaign called Operation Combined Accident Reduction Effort or Operation CARE. The goal was to reduce serious injury and deadly crashes. There was an increase in fatal crashes, two this year. There were none last year. Alcohol related crashes fell from 12 to 9 and speeding violations issued dropped by 140.
The Vermont Attorney General's Office has announced the team that will take on the lawsuit against Vermont and its GMO labeling law. It includes the help of a D.C. firm that will be paid nearly $1.5 million. Attorney General Bill Sorrell has named Assistant Attorney General Megan Shafritz as the lead attorney on the case. Kate Duffy, Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Human Services, is returning to the Attorney General's Office to be part of the GMO lawsuit team.
New York has become the 23rd state in the country to authorize marijuana as a medical treatment. Although the state will have one of the most restrictive programs in the U.S. Under legislation signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo, patients with one of 10 different diseases including AIDS, cancer and epilepsy will be able to obtain non-smokeable versions of the drug.
Blodgett Ovens is moving another manufacturing company to Essex. The Middleby Corporation, the parent company of Blodgett, bought the assets of Market Forge Industries back in January and has moved all the production, sales, and engineering for the company from Everett, Mass to Essex, Vermont. Market Forge makes steam cooking equipment.
An organization that accredits colleges has placed Burlington College on probation because of concerns about the school's finances. The school has been making strides to grow enrollment. But the New England Association of Schools and Colleges thinks more need to be done. The college now has two years to prove they are financially sound. The probation does not affect academics or financial aid at Burlington College, which will continue to operate normally.
Monday, July 7, 2014
WVTK Local & State News July 7, 2014
Meteorologist Steve Glazer from Fox 44 / ABC 22 says we can expect some severe Thunderstorms this afternoon. Which could include strong winds and possibly hail.
Infrastructure projects across the state are in jeopardy of losing their funding. If Congress doesn't fund the Federal Highway Trust Fund, VTrans says, it will have to delay 38 bridge, rail and road projects. Transportation Secretary Brian Searles says that's frustrating because that would mean a record highway construction season may now end prematurely.
The cost of the Natural Gas Pipeline from Burlington to Middlebury will cost about 40-percent more than originally thought. Vermont Gas has announced that expanding gas service to Addison County will cost $35.6 million more than originally planned, to a total of about $121.6 million. Vice President Jim Sinclair says it's "premature" to determine how rates will be affected, but they would still offer a savings over current energy costs in the area the pipeline will serve. The Public Service Board is expected to review the increase.
Rutland Police say a man is recovering from surgery after he was stabbed over the weekend. It happened at an apartment on Pine Street early Saturday morning. Police say 21-year-old Eric Furtado stabbed another man at the apartment where they were hanging out with friends. Police found the victim bleeding on a street corner. He underwent surgery, and is in stable condition. Furtado was charged with aggravated assault.
Porter Medical Center and the Counseling Service of Addison County are joining forces to help more opiate addicts. The move will allow Bristol Internal Medicine to deliver Suboxone to around 80 to 90 patients, up from the current 25. Suboxone is a medication that has proven effective in reducing the symptoms of opiate dependence.
Some local officials across Vermont say the state's new open meeting law has some unintended consequences that are prompting some communities to take down their websites. Some town officials say the new law's requirement that minutes be posted online within five days of a meeting will create excessive burdens. Others fear that if posting deadlines are missed, actions taken during those meetings could be ruled invalid. Vermont lawmakers say they may revisit the legislation next year. Even open government advocates agree there are problems with it.
Two new electric vehicle charging stations are opening today. The stations were installed by Green Mountain Power and will be located at the Red Hen Baking Company lot in Middlesex. It's all part of the effort to create an "EV Corridor" in the state, since electric cars only have about a 60 mile range. There are currently 27 charging stations in the state, with 15 more in the works.
Infrastructure projects across the state are in jeopardy of losing their funding. If Congress doesn't fund the Federal Highway Trust Fund, VTrans says, it will have to delay 38 bridge, rail and road projects. Transportation Secretary Brian Searles says that's frustrating because that would mean a record highway construction season may now end prematurely.
The cost of the Natural Gas Pipeline from Burlington to Middlebury will cost about 40-percent more than originally thought. Vermont Gas has announced that expanding gas service to Addison County will cost $35.6 million more than originally planned, to a total of about $121.6 million. Vice President Jim Sinclair says it's "premature" to determine how rates will be affected, but they would still offer a savings over current energy costs in the area the pipeline will serve. The Public Service Board is expected to review the increase.
Rutland Police say a man is recovering from surgery after he was stabbed over the weekend. It happened at an apartment on Pine Street early Saturday morning. Police say 21-year-old Eric Furtado stabbed another man at the apartment where they were hanging out with friends. Police found the victim bleeding on a street corner. He underwent surgery, and is in stable condition. Furtado was charged with aggravated assault.
Porter Medical Center and the Counseling Service of Addison County are joining forces to help more opiate addicts. The move will allow Bristol Internal Medicine to deliver Suboxone to around 80 to 90 patients, up from the current 25. Suboxone is a medication that has proven effective in reducing the symptoms of opiate dependence.
Some local officials across Vermont say the state's new open meeting law has some unintended consequences that are prompting some communities to take down their websites. Some town officials say the new law's requirement that minutes be posted online within five days of a meeting will create excessive burdens. Others fear that if posting deadlines are missed, actions taken during those meetings could be ruled invalid. Vermont lawmakers say they may revisit the legislation next year. Even open government advocates agree there are problems with it.
Two new electric vehicle charging stations are opening today. The stations were installed by Green Mountain Power and will be located at the Red Hen Baking Company lot in Middlesex. It's all part of the effort to create an "EV Corridor" in the state, since electric cars only have about a 60 mile range. There are currently 27 charging stations in the state, with 15 more in the works.
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
WVTK Local & State News July 2, 2014
Green Mountain Power is responding quickly to outages caused by thunderstorms and strong winds across Vermont. The company encourages the public to stay safe and to report outages and any down lines they encounter. In addition to responding to outages, GMP is positioning workers in areas expected to be hit hardest. GMP also has contract line workers and tree trimmers available if needed to assist GMP crews in restoring power quickly. Customers may now sign up for text service to report outages and get updates. Simply text REG to 46788 or GMPVT, or sign up online at greenmountainpower.com/textalerts.
It's the earliest Eastern Equine Encephalitis has ever been detected in the Northeast. Mosquitoes trapped in Grand Isle County a couple of weeks ago have now tested positive for the virus. Department of Health officials say part of why it may be detected earlier than usual is because they're doing more testing earlier. Triple-E, as it's usually called, can be deadly and just two years ago proved fatal for two people in Vermont.
Raw milk can now be delivered to farmers markets in Vermont. It's all a part of a new law that was signed by Governor Peter Shumlin during the 2014 legislative session. According to Rural Vermont, an organization that represents farmers, the new law says raw milk can be delivered to farmers’ markets by Tier 2 raw milk producers. The new law does not allow farmers to sell the raw milk at a farmers market. They can only deliver the product to customers who have already paid for the product.
New York State Police are stepping up their patrols to catch drunk and distracted drivers over the July 4 weekend. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said earlier today that the effort will run tomorrow through Sunday. He says 500 electronic message boards will be placed alongside state roadways warning motorists against driving while intoxicated. In addition to increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints, state police say they'll devote more resources to stopping underage drinking.
Vermont lawmakers are going to be taking an independent look at health care costs over the coming months. The legislature's Health Reform Oversight Committee met today to begin planning an analysis that will examine who pays for health care in the state, both directly and indirectly. The committee is expected to choose a contractor to perform the analysis within the next two weeks.
It's the earliest Eastern Equine Encephalitis has ever been detected in the Northeast. Mosquitoes trapped in Grand Isle County a couple of weeks ago have now tested positive for the virus. Department of Health officials say part of why it may be detected earlier than usual is because they're doing more testing earlier. Triple-E, as it's usually called, can be deadly and just two years ago proved fatal for two people in Vermont.
Raw milk can now be delivered to farmers markets in Vermont. It's all a part of a new law that was signed by Governor Peter Shumlin during the 2014 legislative session. According to Rural Vermont, an organization that represents farmers, the new law says raw milk can be delivered to farmers’ markets by Tier 2 raw milk producers. The new law does not allow farmers to sell the raw milk at a farmers market. They can only deliver the product to customers who have already paid for the product.
New York State Police are stepping up their patrols to catch drunk and distracted drivers over the July 4 weekend. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said earlier today that the effort will run tomorrow through Sunday. He says 500 electronic message boards will be placed alongside state roadways warning motorists against driving while intoxicated. In addition to increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints, state police say they'll devote more resources to stopping underage drinking.
Vermont lawmakers are going to be taking an independent look at health care costs over the coming months. The legislature's Health Reform Oversight Committee met today to begin planning an analysis that will examine who pays for health care in the state, both directly and indirectly. The committee is expected to choose a contractor to perform the analysis within the next two weeks.
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