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On this Juneteenth, let’s celebrate the notion that, “America is what we make of it.” Regardless of your political persuasion, let’s reflect on the words of President Obama —> youtu.be/gvAIvauhQGQ... #Juneteenth #Freedom

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Vermont’s new education law fundamentally changes the way schools are funded and dramatically changes a system of local control. Lola Duffort provides a summary of the new law —> youtube.com/shorts/hk73f... #Vermont #Education

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H.454 would enact a foundation formula through which the state — not local voters — controls the bulk of school spending, and it paves the way for wide-scale consolidation.

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“Vermont's health care system is really vulnerable and a shock like this will destabilize the whole thing.” — Mike Fisher, Office of the Health Care Advocate www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2... #Vermont #Healthcare

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SCOOP: The "Appeal To Heaven" flag, a popular symbol for Christian nationalists that was waved by January 6 rioters, was raised over the Small Business Administration headquarters last week.

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From a flash-mob in Bennington to a state-long relay up Route 7, Vermonters in more than thirty cities and towns turned out on Saturday as part of "No Kings Day" — a nationwide protest of the Trump administration. www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2... #Vermont #VT

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Join us at ECHO on Aug. 16 for Vermont Public Kids Day! We'll have crafts and activities, a read along, and an opportunity to take photos with Daniel Tiger.

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The House of Representatives has narrowly passed a bill that would claw back $1.1 billion in already-approved funding for public media, including Vermont Public. The bill now goes to the Senate. Here's how you can stand with public media —> www.vermontpublic.org/about-us/202... #NPR #PBS

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The House of Representatives is voting today whether or lot to “claw back” already appropriated funding for public radio & TV, which would hurt rural states the most… www.politico.com/news/2025/06...

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On Vermont Edition Monday, Vermont’s junior senator Peter Welch laid out his argument against the “Big Beautiful Bill” now making it’s way through the House. youtu.be/zcIfjH0h82g...

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My latest for NPR www.npr.org/2025/06/10/n...

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“This would disproportionately harm rural areas and smaller communities, where public media really is a lifeline.” www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... #PBS #NPR

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Advocates say as many as 13,000 low-income Vermonters could see their federal food benefits reduced or eliminated under the budget reconciliation bill being considered by Congress.

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The Trump Administration is asking Congress to take back $1.1 billion it had already appropriated for public media over the next two years as part of a larger “rescission package.” Learn how federal funding for public media works —> www.vermontpublic.org/about-us/202... #PBS #NPR

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From @npr.org | President Trump formally asks Congress to take back the $1.1 billion it has set aside for all public broadcasters for the next two years.

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A simple majority of lawmakers in each chamber must approve what's technically known as a "rescission request" within 45 days for it to become law. www.npr.org/2025/06/03/n... #NPR #PBS

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“I think collectively, we’re all in agreement that Mother Nature can stop. We don’t have a drought, we’re good — and give us some sunny days.” www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2... #Vermont #Weather

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When I first saw this announcement, I couldn’t help but think of the Segway…or the AI pin for that matter!

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Jesus. www.fastcompany.com/91327812/met...

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Members of Congress and the Administration are lying about key provisions of the bill and its potential impact. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/02/u...

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Do Vermont's annual car safety inspections have any impact on road safety? Our podcast Brave Little State explores. www.vermontpublic.org/podcast/brav...

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Breaking: PBS has officially filed suit over Trump's executive order targeting the public broadcasting system. PBS alleges that Trump is committing viewpoint discrimination, which violates the First Amendment of the Constitution. Here are all the details >>> www.cnn.com/2025/05/30/m...

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As the end of the legislative session nears, work on major reform continues. Plus, Vermont may soon join a growing list of states banning cellphones in schools.

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Breaking News: PBS sued President Trump to block an executive order that would cut federal funding for public television and radio, arguing that it was unconstitutional.

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The leaders of AI companies are asking policymakers to get involved and to regulate and tax the technology that they are creating. The potential impacts of this technology (both good and bad) are massive. youtu.be/zju51INmW7U...

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“If there were justice in the world, Musk would never be able to repair his reputation, at least not without devoting the bulk of his fortune to easing the misery he’s engendered.” www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/o...

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“A.I. tools that help everyone cannot arise from a vision of development that demands the capitulation of the majority to the self-serving agenda of the few.” www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/o...

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Trump's sweeping global tariffs blocked by federal court www.axios.com/2025/05/28/t...

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Once a year, Vermont raises hundreds of thousands of dollars selling off heavy equipment and vehicles that have aged out of the fleet, been damaged or otherwise aren't worth keeping around.

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Vermont Public’s solar eclipse coverage was honored in the Excellence in Innovation and Excellence in Video categories.

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"These awards showcase Vermont Public's work at its best. Our eclipse coverage was deeply collaborative and service-oriented, and our offerings across platforms involved a significant amount of creative risk-taking." www.vermontpublic.org/about-us/202... #Vermont #Eclipse

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Federal immigration authorities arrested at least four people on their way home from their landscaping jobs in Vermont, according to Migrant Justice. The advocacy group said it couldn’t share more details yet, but received the report of the arrests on Monday.

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In her debut memoir "To the Gorge," Emily Halnon writes of losing her mother to cancer and their shared love of running and the outdoors. She will speak in Burlington on Saturday as part of a Vermont City Marathon event.

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Cato has published my comprehensive review of the ~240 Venezuelans the US government renditioned 2 months ago to Salvador’s notorious prison. We identified FIFTY who came legally, never violated any immigration law, but are imprisoned at the US government’s request and at US taxpayer expense.

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Beginning this weekend, you’ll be able to hear some new programs on @vermontpublic.org's main radio station, including Tiny Desk Radio, The Sam Sanders Show, Code Switch & Life Kit, and Freakonomics. Details --> www.vermontpublic.org/about-us/202... #Vermont @samsanders.bsky.social

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Beginning this weekend, you’ll be able to hear some new programs on Vermont Public’s main radio station, including Tiny Desk Radio, The Sam Sanders Show, Code Switch & Life Kit, and Freakonomics.

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Vermont Public is expanding it’s music lineup and adding a 24 hour jam stream…on TOP of our statewide classical music service. Here are the details —> www.vermontpublic.org/about-us/202... I hope you’ll give us a listen and let us know what you think!

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After the Taliban seized power in 2021, the U.S. evacuated thousands of Afghans whose lives were in danger. 100 of them ending up in Brattleboro #Vermont. A group of these women share their stories in a new podcast series --> www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2... via @vermontpublic.org

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So great to reconnect with Jamie, who is in town with Shannon for a special concert as 80’s Kids! Tickets are going fast but still available. The show is tonight at the DoubleE in Essex. Get your tickets —> www.eventbrite.com/e/shannon-cu... #genx #Vermont #Music

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Economic officials and immigrant advocates are urging lawmakers to consider bolstering supports for the 30,000 foreign-born Vermonters that make up a growing share of the state’s workforce.

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There’s an effort underway by the Trump administration to defund public media in America. @vermontpublic.org CEO Vijay Singh answered listener questions about the threat to funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. youtu.be/xMp6UWBCq9E?... #NPR #PBS

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A federal judge in Vermont will hear arguments Friday on whether Öztürk should be released from detention. Whether she attends the hearing in person — as the judge had ordered — will depend on federal immigration authorities.

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Saint Michael’s College campus minister Rev. Brian Cummings was starting his last day on sabbatical in Rome when he learned Pope Francis had died. "I think his legacy will be that of inclusion. He certainly approached the church as being a big tent where everybody is welcome."

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In an executive order, President Trump directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS, the nation's primary public broadcasters.

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