Before the Vermont House closes the legislative session sometime next month, it could still vote on a bill that would change the way food sold in Vermont is labeled. Time is short, but a key House committee turned quickly this week to genetically engineered organisms – or GMOs – as it considered a bill that would require labeling of such products. The Air Force says it will delay the release of its environmental impact statement for basing new F-35 fighter jets in South Burlington.Vermont Health Department is launching an online campaign to encourage conversations about childhood immunizations. Senator Bernie Sanders will be meeting with seniors in St. Johnsbury to talk about issues affecting them.
Melody is the Contributing Editor for But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids and the co-author of two But Why books with Jane Lindholm.
Neal was a reporter and VPR's All Things Considered host from 2001 to 2014. He joined VPR in 1996, hosting VPR's jazz programming, including live performances from the VPR studios and the Discover Jazz Festival. Prior to VPR, Neal was a programmer and host for WNCS in Montpelier and WDEV in Waterbury. He holds a B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College.
