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Loralee Tester: Vermont Land Policy Excludes Rural Communities

Northeast Kingdom Chamber director Loralee Tester argues Vermont's land-use laws condescend to and exclude the rural communities they claim to protect.

Sofia Martinez · Mar 11

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Trump Replaces Kristi Noem With Sen. Mullin as DHS Secretary

President Trump announced Kristi Noem will leave DHS by March 31, nominating Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin to lead the department amid bipartisan criticism.

Sofia Martinez · Mar 10

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School Choice Programs Expand Rapidly Across the US

At least 17 states are expected to have universal school choice programs by 2026-27, but surging demand is straining state budgets and raising funding questions.

Sofia Martinez · Mar 10

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Republicans Use 1996 Law to Roll Back Public Land Protections

Congressional Republicans are using the Congressional Review Act to revoke federal land management plans, a move legal experts warn could trigger sweeping unintended consequences.

Sofia Martinez · Mar 10

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Vermont Ski Lift Workers Lack Extreme Weather Protections

Vermont ski lift workers face harsh conditions with little protection as the Extreme Weather Worker Protection Act stalls and VOSHA complaints go largely unaddressed.

Diego Bello · Mar 10