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Is Vermont’s $68 Million Pre-K Gamble Paying Off?
Vermont’s universal Pre-K was supposed to boost student achievement. A decade later, test scores are down and costs are up. The data show no lasting…
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Are Bernie Sanders and Becca Balint Discriminating Against Federal Workers?
Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Becca Balint have condemned recent ICE enforcement actions, calling them illegal and authoritarian. But critics argue the two lawmakers are…
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Equity Lanes Ahead: VTrans’ New Direction, One Law Later
ermont’s transportation agency has embraced “equity” as part of its mission, redirecting funds toward bike subsidies and planning efforts with little public accountability. While roads…
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$2 Million Later, Vermont Scraps Wildlife Crossing: Was There a Smarter Path?
Vermont spent $2 million designing a wildlife crossing on I-89—only to cancel the project when $50 million in construction funding fell through. Critics question why…
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Where the Money Goes: Vermont’s FY25 Budget Sends Millions to NGOs—But Fails to Name Names
Vermont’s $8.6 billion FY25 budget sends hundreds of millions to unnamed nonprofits under vague labels like “community partners” and “designated agencies.” With no performance metrics…
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Assisted Death in Vermont and Beyond: Where Do We Draw the Line on Dignity?
Vermont’s end-of-life law requires terminal patients to self-administer lethal medication—raising questions about access, transparency, and dignity. As Canada expands euthanasia and palliative care deaths go…
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Windows 10 End of Support: What It Means and What You Should Do Next
Windows 10 support ends in 2025—but unlike past phase-outs, millions of PCs can’t upgrade to Windows 11 due to strict hardware rules. This shift leaves…
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Balint Criticizes Immigration Enforcement at Town Hall Days Before Boulder Attack
At a May 28 town hall, Rep. Becca Balint criticized ICE and DHS as “lawless” and warned the U.S. wouldn’t have “anybody to wipe our…
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The Due Process No One Talks About: What Government Owes Its Citizens in the Immigration Debate
Mohamed Soliman’s attack in Boulder exposed more than a hate crime — it revealed a government failing to uphold due process for its own citizens.…
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Four Months In, Vermont’s Budget Is Balanced—But the Real Fight Might Just Be Delayed
As Vermont’s Legislature stalls on adjournment, pressure builds over an unfinished education funding overhaul. With H.454 lingering in limbo and property tax hikes looming, critics…
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