Courage is reckoned the greatest of all virtues; because, unless a man has that virtue, he has no security for preserving any other. ~Samuel Johnson
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Ed financing and the accidentally-on-purpose gaps
Interesting issues in the ed finance/property tax in the last two weeks. First there is a growing need for funding for state placed students (students having to live in foster families) who are coming into the public school system with increased trauma and need - some of which is being driven by the opioid epidemic. …
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Week 16 of the Vermont legislative session
Lead bill passes House, Green Up Day details, countdown to the end of session
Draft 2018 Vermont Telecommunications Plan
See the draft plan and learn about public comment options here: https://publicservice.vermont.gov/announcements/2018-telecommunications-plan-final-draft-available-review
#Vermont Veterans: small business ownership and development opportunities
The U.S. Small Business Administration would like to help Veterans, Service Members and their families start or grow a business. On November 8 during National Veteran Small Business Week, the Vermont District Office of the SBA is hosting an event to learn more about owning a small business. The event will go over specific services and programs available …
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#Vermont seeks proposals for an electric bus pilot program
Vermont seek's proposals for the administration and implementation of the electric school and transit bus pilot program
Gold Star Family monument dedicated in Northfield
I was fortunate enough to attend today's dedication of a Gold Star Family monument and to meet 95 year old Medal of Honor recipient Hershel "Woody" Williams. Woody survived the battle on Iwo Jima. Woody spoke of his mission to draw attention to the sacrifice made by families and friends of fallen soldiers, and his …
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