Bob Kinzel
Senior ReporterCurious about the Vermont Legislature? Ask Bob.
Bob Kinzel has been covering the Vermont Statehouse since 1981 — longer than any continuously serving member of the Legislature. With his wealth of institutional knowledge, he answers your questions on our series, "Ask Bob."
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About Bob:
Bob is a veteran Vermont journalist, specializing in political reporting. He is based in Vermont Public’s Capital Bureau located across the street from Vermont’s Statehouse. Prior to joining Vermont Public full time in 2002, Bob ran the Vermont News Service for 21 years. The service provided daily local news for eleven stations, including Vermont Public. Bob started the News Service following a stint as news director for WNCS.
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Sen. Peter Welch says Vermont's delegation is contacting all of the members from states that have received critical FEMA funds in the last decade to make the case for this new funding bill. -
Gov. Phil Scott says the sudden demand for electricians, plumbers, carpenters, building contractors, and highway workers highlights a critical weakness in Vermont's workforce. -
Doug Farnham previously headed up the state's COVID-19 relief programs and has been the point person for the disbursal of hundreds of millions of dollars in federal stimulus funds. -
Private drinking wells should be tested as soon as possible, state officials say. Many of the tests that have been given to homeowners have not been returned. -
This short documentary by Vermont Public visits several business owners in downtown Montpelier as they face the daunting task of cleaning up and rebuilding — with the help of the community. -
A recent state survey shows that more than 17,000 acres of farmland were affected. -
State economists predict at least six more months of good performance. -
"I have always felt respected in the job that I do," said Col. Tracey Poirier. -
William Roy of Jericho is heading up FEMA's recovery efforts as the agency's coordinating officer. He spoke with Vermont Public's Bob Kinzel about the counties not included in the major disaster declaration and the agency's response. -
The U.S. secretary of transportation visited flood-damaged locations in Hardwick before speaking with the media in Berlin.
