As Burlington and other municipalities across the state contend with ongoing public safety concerns, state and local leaders are at odds over how to address the challenges.

Plus, the Scott administration announces a new return-to-work policy for state employees.

And statewide officeholders start planning for next year’s elections.

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This week's panel

Mark Johnson (Moderator) - WCAX

Lola Duffort - Vermont Public

Shaun Robinson - VTDigger

Ike Bendavid - WCAX

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