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With state poised to scale back motel housing, an alternative has yet to materialize

By Lola Duffort

Mar 23 2023, 6:17 AMMarch 22, 2023

Final Reading: Lawmakers consider limiting private schools’ ability to turn away students

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Mar 22 2023, 9:07 PMMarch 22, 2023

To pay for child care, state senators propose killing child tax credit

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Mar 22 2023, 8:36 PMMarch 22, 2023

House gives preliminary approval to new gun restrictions

By Kristen Fountain

Mar 22 2023, 8:14 PMMarch 22, 2023

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Mar 22 2023, 2:24 PMMarch 22, 2023

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Mar 21 2023March 21, 2023

Expanded sheriff reform bill advances in the Vermont Senate

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