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BURLINGTON, Vt. -

Ever wonder why some roads get fixed instead of others?

The American Society of Civil Engineers says 32-percent of state bridges are deficient and 48-percent of Vermont roads are in poor or very poor condition.
Kristin Carlson spoke with Kevin Marshia with the Vermont Transportation Agency.

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Vt. man claims governor took advantage of him in land deal

Vt. man claims governor took advantage of him in land deal

Report: Vt. trooper's use of deadly force justified

Report: Vt. trooper's use of deadly force justified

U.S. Supreme Court won't hear Vt. search warrant case

U.S. Supreme Court won't hear Vt. search warrant case

Prison death case before Vt. Supreme Court

Prison death case before Vt. Supreme Court

Crackdown on dangerous drugs could slow Vt. pharmacy visits

Crackdown on dangerous drugs could slow Vt. pharmacy visits

Vt. Abenaki chief lawsuit on hold

Vt. Abenaki chief lawsuit on hold

Vt. man drowns off Florida Keys

Vt. man drowns off Florida Keys

Vt. denies license to Vt. Health Co-op

Vt. denies license to Vt. Health Co-op

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