While most kids in the state are enjoying a day off from school - business owners spent much of the morning just getting to work. After a telephone meeting with U.S. trade officials, lawmakers are skeptical that Vermont's interests in environmental protection and labor rights are being protected. A Bennington mobile home park that underwent foreclosure proceedings following notices to fix problems with its water supply has been auctioned off for $31,000.
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.
