VPR will be live at the Statehouse this week for the opening of the 2015 legislative session, vote for governor, and inauguration.
Wednesday, Jan. 7: Vermont Edition will broadcast live at noon with Statehouse Reporter Bob Kinzel and Speaker of the House Shap Smith.
Thursday, Jan. 8: VPR will monitor the vote for governor and provide updates beginning at 10 a.m., going live to the Statehouse around 10:38 a.m. for results from the floor. Analysis will continue on Vermont Edition at noon with a reporters’ roundtable, followed by the governor’s inaugural address at 1:30 p.m.
Morning Edition and All Things Considered: Hosts Mitch Wertlieb and Alex Keefe will talk with lawmakers and reporters throughout the week about priorities for the upcoming session.
VPR.net: A live blog, breaking news, updates, and photos will be posted to The Frequency, including reactions from gubernatorial candidates and full text and audio of the inaugural address. You can listen to wall-to-wall audio of the proceedings via our exclusive legislative stream at VPR.net or via VPR’s iPhone and Android apps.
Social Media: Follow #VPRNews, @VPRnet, @VPRDillon, @taylordobbs, @PeteHirschfeld, @VPRKinzel and @AJEvancie on Twitter and check our Facebook page for real-time updates from the Statehouse.
All of VPR’s Vermont Legislature coverage, as well as bills before the Legislature and a directory of lawmakers, is available here.
