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Spotlight on the Real Crisis in VT Schools: Poverty and the Achievement Gap

In his 1947 inaugural address, Vermont Governor Ernest Gibson said, “The very existence of civilization as we know it depends upon our youth securing the very best education that it is in our power to give.”

Vermonters have always placed a…

Fox News 44: Potentially hazardous toys still on the shelf

We all know what the holidays are about, at least for the kids.

“As a mom of 2, I can tell you that parents have a lot to worry about. Whether or not we’re buying harmful or toxic toys shouldn’t be…

Brattleboro Reformer: Vermont’s workers need paid sick time

“In a time of economic instability, a paid sick time law is a low-cost reform that would promote public health and protect workers rights. It is a measure that deserves the full support of Vermont’s lawmakers next year.”

SPOTLIGHT on Paid Sick Days

“Hard working Vermonters shouldn’t have to choose between being healthy and getting a paycheck,” said Colin Robinson of the Vermont Paid Sick Days Coalition at a press conference on May 27.

Times Argus: Coalition to push for sick pay

Several Vermont organizations and a handful of lawmakers vowed Wednesday to push for a new law in the 2010 Legislative session that would give many more workers in the state paid sick days off.

SPOTLIGHT on the Legislative Session

The 2009 legislative session was dominated by work on the state budget.

WCAX: Tax Day Debate

“We need to have taxes to have the services and the infrastructure important to all of us,” said Sheila Reed, of Voices for Vt. Children.