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Author Archives: Lou Varricchio

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Pre-K kids being left on Vermont school buses — how big of a problem is it?

Universal pre-K advocates tout Vermont’s approach to early education because of its alleged benefits, but getting kids to and from state-based preschool may be creating a problem for young children who use the state’s busing system.

February 26, 2020 in TNR News.
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Vermont facing a ‘seismic shift’ in state as birth rate crashes, deaths on the rise

At the start of both a new year and a new decade, Vermont’s future looks uncertain as its resident population ages, young people scatter out of state, and few businesses of consequence are being lured to the Green Mountain State.

January 30, 2020 in TNR News.
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Attorneys argue Act 46 constitutionality before Vermont Supreme Court justices

The outcome of a Vermont Supreme Court hearing held at Middlebury College on Wednesday will likely decide the fate of Act 46, the state’s controversial school district merger law.

January 16, 2020 in TNR News.
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Democrats confident of their hold on statewide offices despite solid push from GOP hopefuls

While Republican candidates were first to throw their hats into the ring in the race for lieutenant governor, this week a slew of familiar Democrat politicians emerged ready to take the baton from outgoing Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman.

January 14, 2020 in TNR News.
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Study: Vermont’s two most populated cities among the top 20 safest cities in the U.S.

According to a new study by the personal finance website WalletHub, South Burlington is among the top 10 safest cities to live in the United States. Two Vermont cities made it into the top 20.

December 30, 2019 in TNR News.
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Study: The middle class finds an anchor in the Green Mountain State

Despite chronic bad news about luring new businesses and higher-salary jobs to their state, Vermonters finally have something to feel good about: The Green Mountain State has been ranked in the top 10 best states for middle-class aspirations.

December 29, 2019 in TNR News.
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Vergennes shelter makes concern about local homelessness a holiday priority

When you ask Elizabeth Ready, former director of the John Graham Housing & Services shelter in Vergennes, about the holidays and homelessness, you might think her reaction would reflect an overwhelming sense of so much work to be done and so little time. Not so.

December 22, 2019 in TNR News.
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A new line of outdoorsy gift packages says happy holidays from the Green Mountain State

For those hard-to-shop-for folks on your holiday gift list this year, Vermont State Parks has created something that is sure to get them out of the house and into the woods where they can channel their inner-Thoreau.

December 19, 2019 in TNR News.
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Gov. Scott establishes committee to ensure accurate count of 2020 census

In an effort to ensure the accurate statewide count of the upcoming 2020 census, Gov. Phil Scott recently announced the formation of the Vermont 2020 Complete Count Committee.

December 10, 2019 in TNR News.
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Vermont launches cannabis education program despite legislative efforts to liberalize access to cannabis products

“As with all substance use, consumption of cannabis can be unhealthy. ‘Let’s Talk Cannabis’ gives Vermonters the information they need to make safe and informed choices,” Vermont Health Commissioner Mark Levine said.

December 8, 2019 in TNR News.
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Survey: Vermonters divided over issue of climate change

A recent telephone survey conducted by Barre-based journalist Guy Page reveals that while nearly 50 percent of Vermonters are concerned about climate change, others aren’t so sure.

November 26, 2019 in TNR News.
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Burlington GOP adopts resolution against noncitizen voting in the Queen City

The Burlington Republican Party has adopted a resolution against noncitizen voting in local elections. The resolution was a response to a recent effort by the Burlington City Council to encourage voting among aliens who have legal residency.

November 24, 2019 in TNR News.

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