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SPOTLIGHT on Child Hunger

Published March 26, 2009

Hunger affects the trajectory of a child’s life: it impacts future health, academic achievement, and even eventual workforce participation.

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VPR Commentary on Child Hunger

Published March 25, 2009

Commentator Ron Krupp talks about the hardships facing low-income families and children as food prices rise. He also describes the responses of communities and organizations across the state.

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SPOTLIGHT on Voices’ 2009 Legislative Agenda

Published March 19, 2009

Midpoint in this year’s legislative session we are putting a spotlight on our 2009 Legislative Agenda to highlight our recommendations.

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SPOTLIGHT on Environmental Toxins

Published March 9, 2009

Children are more seriously affected by toxins because of their rapidly growing and maturing bodies.

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Free Press: Panel recommends reliance on federal dollars

Published February 18, 2009

By Nancy Remsen • Free Press Staff Writer • February 17, 2009

MONTPELIER — The House Appropriations Committee agreed unanimously Monday on a budget adjustment bill that postpones decisions on social service cuts and relies on more than $50 million in…

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SPOTLIGHT on Economic Well-being

Published February 16, 2009

Children — 22% of our population, 100% of our future

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VPR: Several hundred rally at Statehouse to protest cuts

Published February 11, 2009

Read the transcript or link to mp3 audio.

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