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New Tuition Rules Take Effect July 1 — Families Have Until Monday to Lock in Funding for Independent Schools
New rules taking effect July 1 will restrict which independent schools can receive public tuition payments in Vermont. Families in school choice towns must enroll…
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Mark Coester Announces 2026 Congressional Campaign
TIME TO FINISH WHAT WE STARTED: I’M RUNNING FOR CONGRESS Westminster, VT – June 26, 2025 – I’m proud to officially announce that I will…
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The Right to Protest — and the Wrong Way to Do It
Protesting the government is a right. Harassing your neighbors is not. If you’re blocking roads and intimidating people who have no power to change the…
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Why Constitutions Define the Law — Not Public Opinion
Understanding your state and federal constitutions gives you real power. When you know how the system works, it’s easier to challenge bad laws, spot political…
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Vermont’s Hidden Dependence: Importing Its Food and Its Future
Vermont is famous for buying local, but the reality tells a different story. Over 86% of its food and 94% of its tech services are…
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Farm Fresh vs. Store-Bought Eggs: How Long Are They Really Good For?
Not all eggs are created equal — especially when it comes to freshness and shelf life. Whether you’re buying from the grocery store or picking…
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What Is Government For?
Why do we have government? To ensure public safety, uphold the law, and protect citizens from having to defend life and property alone. But as…
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Ellis Island to ICE: The Real History of U.S. Immigration Enforcement
Americans often romanticize Ellis Island as a symbol of open arms—but it was more gatekeeper than greeter. Immigrants had to be healthy, self-sufficient, and lawful…
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Becca Balint Falls for Clickbait Article, Falsely Alarms Vermonters and Veterans
Rep. Becca Balint sounded a false alarm this week, believing a clickbait story that VA doctors can refuse care to Democrats and others. The story…
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Season 1, Episode 4 — Rutland City Rules
City officials are now trying to undo the Board’s 7–3 vote to reappoint Recreation Superintendent Kim Peters — after the fact. But Robert’s Rules, the…
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