Up to the Challenge? Vermont’s restructuring plan comes with blurry details; human services target $6M short
Evslin said the teams focused on the content of the outcomes rather than the money they were faced with saving in each area of government.
House Democrats show support for complex, burdensome education funding system (Act 60/68)
House Democrats Make Clear Their Support for the Very Complex, Overly Burdensome Current Education Funding System (Act 60/68) House Republicans Stunned at Vote FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Rep. Heidi Scheuermann March 25, 2010 (802) 793-3889 MONTPELIER – If there was any doubt that the democratic super majority in Montpelier believes that our state’s current education [...]
If a private company can run the Vermont State Hospital Canteen, why can’t the state operate it?
A for-profit company is not likely to cater to patients’ needs.
Anti-school consolidation coalition forms in Vermont
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vermont Public Education Coalition Opposes Consolidation March 22, 2010- A coalition of Vermont citizens, including parents, school board members, administrators, teachers, and community members, has announced its opposition to proposals that would force the consolidation of Vermont school districts. Proposals from legislators and administration officials have called for the mandatory consolidation of [...]
Sibilia: Bipartisan effort required for education spending and funding reforms
We need to acknowledge the problem in the ed fund mechanism, continue to produce excellent educational outcomes, and reduce property taxes.
Racz: Education loan reform entwined with health care legislation
We remain concerned that neither bill has done enough to address high interest rates charged on federal student and parent loans.
Schubart: Legislators have an opportunity to set new standards for humane slaughter
Lawmakers seem caught in a wrangle between industry interests and the opportunity to lead Vermont agriculture into the new slow food market.
House gives preliminary approval to two bills including ban on texting, cell phone use for junior operators
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2010 CONTACT: Tom Cheney, (802) 828-2245 House Gives Preliminary Approval to Two Highway Safety Bills Montpelier, VT —Today, the Vermont House of Representatives gave preliminary approval to two measures that assure safer highways and fewer injuries or fatalities on Vermont highways. S. 280, The Highway Traffic Safety Act of 2010, [...]
House to pass bill to reduce home foreclosures
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2010 CONTACT: Tom Cheney, (802) 828-2245 House to Pass Bill to Reduce Home Foreclosures Montpelier, Vt – Today, the Vermont House of Representatives passed H. 590, An Act Relating to Mediation in Foreclosure Proceedings. The bill is a consumer protection act which seeks to keep struggling Vermonters in their homes. [...]
House Ed Committee passes “Peltz” bill 11-0; legislation proposes voluntary school mergers
Linda Waite-Simpson: “To put a cookie cutter district plan on this incredibly complex system is a recipe for disaster.”
