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Vt. House Advances Bill To Raise Statewide Property Tax Rate
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The Vermont House has given its preliminary approval to a bill that raises the statewide property tax rate for education to one of its highest levels in several years.VPR News
School Financing Law Gets Good Grades
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A long awaited report on school financing in Vermont concludes that the current system has been effective in providing equal educational opportunities for students throughout the state. And both supporters and opponents of Act 68 found something to praise about the report.VPR News
Sanders, Douglas Disagree On Use Of Education Funds
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Governor Douglas wants to use new federal education money to reduce a deficit in the teacher’s retirement fund. But Senator Sanders says Congress directed that it be used to avert teacher lay-offs.VPR News
Fight Brews Over Federal Education Money
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Governor Douglas wants to deposit new federal education money directly into Vermont’s teachers’ pension fund. But the state’s teachers oppose that plan. They argue the money should be used to help preserve teaching positions throughout the state.VPR News
Anti-Hunger Advocates Worry About Planned Food Stamp Cuts
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Anti-hunger advocates in Vermont are upset because a bill funding education and Medicaid will be paid for by cutting Food Stamp spending.Vermont Edition
Vermont Applies For ‘Race To The Top’ Funds
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We learn about Vermont’s application process, and talk about whether or not the program is the right fit for the state. Also, federal and state lead laws don’t match up, and we celebrate the return of the cluster fly.VPR News
Addison County Towns To Vote On Unified Union
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A group of Addison County towns will vote on Town Meeting Day whether to merge their school boards and possibly save money. Voters considered and killed the idea five years ago. But supporters say, with increasing costs and declining programming, this might be the year to try again.VPR News
Tough Decisions Part Of Passing School Budgets
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VPR’s Jane Lindholm talks with three school board members from different Vermont towns about managing and passing school budgets.Vermont Edition
