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Gov. Scott pitches repeal of universal school meals

VT Gov. Scott puts universal school meals on the chopping block: Democrats say no way.

Gov. Phil Scott has recommended cutting universal school meals to reduce property tax increases this year. Why Democrats say that's off the table.

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Gov. Phil Scott’s plan to cut free school meals for all gets bipartisan pushback

I find myself asking, how is this program even up for debate?” said one lawmaker. Even the state’s top school nutrition leader doesn’t recommend it, according to an Agency of Education internal memo.

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Democrats draw line in the sand over Gov. Scott's proposed repeal of universal school meals

One of the many parts of Gov. Phil Scott's plan to lower property taxes and overhaul the state's education system is eliminating universal school meals, which costs around $18 million, according to the state’s Joint Fiscal Office.

Addison County Independent · 4d

Letter to the editor: Gov. Scott pitches repeal of universal school meals

Gov. Scott continues to fail our children as he seeks to repeal Act 64. Hunger Free Vermont puts it well: “When Vermont passed its Universal School Meals program in 2023 with strong support from all political parties,

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Vermont still stands with Ukraine, governor says

Feb. 24 marks the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and Gov. Phil Scott says Vermont still stands with ...

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Governor Scott's Capital for a Day heads to Lamoille County

Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott and members of his cabinet will be in Lamoille County on Friday, February 28 for its Capital for a Day 14-county tour.

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Advocates criticize Scott’s climate omnibus bill as a policy ‘rollback’

While Scott said his proposal would reduce the costs of climate policies, early reactions indicate that many of his ideas are not likely to gain support from Democrats.

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Scott calls for rolling back Vermont climate change laws

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott says the state needs to change course on climate change. What lawmakers decide to do could affect ...

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Vermont governor focuses on housing proposals during latest briefing

Vermont Governor Phil Scott has been focusing his weekly briefings this year on his administration’s priorities for the ...

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Vermont could become first state in New England to ban guns in bars

Supporters of a proposed ban on guns in bars say it's common sense: Don't allow guns where alcohol is served. But in a state that's both liberal and defensive about guns, it's not that simple.

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Vermonters to hold vigil in Montpelier on three-year anniversary of war in Ukraine

The group Vermont Stands with Ukraine is holding a vigil on Monday from 4:45 - 6 p.m. in front of the Vermont State House to ...

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Vermont Governor Phil Scott focuses on public safety legislation during weekly briefing

Vermont Governor Phil Scott’s focus this legislative session is moving legislation forward that addresses housing, education, ...

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