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Press Coverage, Front Page News Evan Tomasi 7/28/10 Press Coverage, Front Page News Evan Tomasi 7/28/10

Brattleboro Reformer Covers 2010 Data Book Release

The Brattleboro Reformer covers the release of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2010 KIDS COUNT Data Book.

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Front Page News, National Data Book Evan Tomasi 7/27/10 Front Page News, National Data Book Evan Tomasi 7/27/10

New Data Rankings Show VT Policies Working for Children

Vermont ranks third nationally in overall child health and well-being in the 2010 KIDS COUNT Data Book, the 21st annual state-by-state study on the well-being of America’s children, published by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

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Front Page News Evan Tomasi 6/4/10 Front Page News Evan Tomasi 6/4/10

Spotlight on Challenging Poverty

For most kids, Vermont is a great place to grow up. National child well-being profiles consistently rank our state in the top 10 in the nation.

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Press Coverage, Front Page News Evan Tomasi 5/19/10 Press Coverage, Front Page News Evan Tomasi 5/19/10

Times Argus: VT Kids Reading, Leading

The Times Argus covers the release of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s report on the importance of early literacy

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Front Page News Evan Tomasi 4/8/10 Front Page News Evan Tomasi 4/8/10

Voices Op-ed in Times Argus and Rutland Herald - Heedless Cuts Will Hurt

On April 8, 2010, the Barre-Montpelier Times Argus and Rutland Herald newspapers ran Voices’ critique of the controversial Challenges for Change legislation regarding human services.

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Front Page News Evan Tomasi 4/2/10 Front Page News Evan Tomasi 4/2/10

Times Argus Run Voices Op-ed: Slashing Spending Bad for VT Kids

On April 2, 2010, Montpelier’s Times Argus newspaper ran Voices’ critique of the controversial Challenges for Change legislation regarding education.

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Front Page News Evan Tomasi 3/29/10 Front Page News Evan Tomasi 3/29/10

Spotlight on Afterschool Programs Supporting Student Success

As a society, it is our job to ensure that the future is in good hands.

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Front Page News Evan Tomasi 3/17/10 Front Page News Evan Tomasi 3/17/10

Brattleboro Reformer and Burlington Free Press run Paid Sick Days Op-ed

Over the weekend of March 13-14, the Brattleboro Reformer and the Burlington Free Press published an opinion piece written by Randy George, owner of the Red Hen Baking Company, a small Vermont business.

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Front Page News Evan Tomasi 3/2/10 Front Page News Evan Tomasi 3/2/10

My Turn: Temporary Tax Increase Better Than Cutting Social Services

Voices’ Executive Director Carlen Finn calls for temporary tax increases to make sure we get through this tough economic time without making it harder on the children and families

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Front Page News Evan Tomasi 2/16/10 Front Page News Evan Tomasi 2/16/10

Voices Convenes Press Conference to Challenge Proposed Budget Cuts

Vermonters Say Enough is Enough: Stop Balancing the Budget on the Backs of the Most Vulnerable of Us

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Front Page News Evan Tomasi 2/12/10 Front Page News Evan Tomasi 2/12/10

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.”

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Front Page News Evan Tomasi 12/1/09 Front Page News Evan Tomasi 12/1/09

Fox news 44: Potentially Hazardous Toys Still on the Shelf

The naughty and nice list is out on this years toys. Vermont’s Public Interest Research Group  (VPIRG) has released its annual report, Trouble in Toyland.

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Events, Front Page News Evan Tomasi 11/17/09 Events, Front Page News Evan Tomasi 11/17/09

Facts to Action: 2009 Conference Wrap-Up

Voices would like to thank all of you who attended Voices’ and Public Assets’  annual conference Facts to Action: Getting Control of Vermont’s Budget Future.

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Front Page News Evan Tomasi 10/5/09 Front Page News Evan Tomasi 10/5/09

Rising Child Poverty Rates Mean More Vermonters are Struggling to Make Ends Meet

“If there’s one thing Vermonters can agree on, it’s that all children deserve the same opportunities in life,” says Carlen Finn, Executive Director of Voices for Vermont’s Children and member of the Vermont Child Poverty Council.

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Front Page News Evan Tomasi 7/30/09 Front Page News Evan Tomasi 7/30/09

In the News - Vermont's National Ranking in Child Well-Being

Vermont fared well compared to other states in an annual report on children’s welfare and health.

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Events, Front Page News Evan Tomasi 6/16/09 Events, Front Page News Evan Tomasi 6/16/09

Howard Dean Recognized at Making a Difference for Kids

Voices honored former Governor Howard Dean, MD with the Vermont KIDS COUNT Award at our annual Making A Difference for Kids event on June 12.

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Front Page News Evan Tomasi 6/10/09 Front Page News Evan Tomasi 6/10/09

Brattleboro Reformer: Vermont's Workers Need Paid Sick Time

It seems like a relatively simple thing. If you get sick, you shouldn’t have to choose between safeguarding your health or getting paid.

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Front Page News Evan Tomasi 4/13/09 Front Page News Evan Tomasi 4/13/09

Spotlight on Poverty

According to the most recent figures, more than 60,000 Vermonters are living below the poverty threshold and many more low-income Vermonters are struggling to make ends meet.

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Front Page News Evan Tomasi 3/26/09 Front Page News Evan Tomasi 3/26/09

Spotlight on Child Hunger

Good nutrition is important for physical and mental health at all ages, but especially for children as their bodies grow and their brains develop.

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Front Page News Evan Tomasi 3/19/09 Front Page News Evan Tomasi 3/19/09

Spotlight on Voices' 2009 Legislative Agenda

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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