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Glenn Russell for VTDigger
Vermont farmers feel impacts of staffing cuts at USDA
Reduced staffing means there are fewer people on the ground to help farmers submit applications, explain the reason behind funding priorities and ensure that the federal government works for farmers, said an agricultural policy analyst.
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Paris Select Board puts data center development on hold
The board approved a 180-day moratorium, directed the Planning Board to draft a ban ordinance and discussed an interim police chief.
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Prop. 417 asks voters to raise county’s spending limit
The board approved a 180-day moratorium, directed the Planning Board to draft a ban ordinance and discussed an interim police chief.
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Choctaw Nation in the spotlight as Trump makes rare visit to Indian Country
Very few presidents have visited tribal reservations while in office, putting Trump in rare company. Presidents Teddy Roosevelt and Barack Obama have previously visited the Choctaw reservation, in particular.
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Rachel Livinal for The Merced FOCUS
Young Brains, Huge Stakes: How transitional kindergarten is shaping San Joaquin Valley’s youth
As California expands transitional kindergarten statewide, this four-part series examines whether San Joaquin Valley schools can meet the needs of young learners.
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Lily Smith for Flatwater Free Press
Priced out of the Good Life
Nebraska paychecks are stagnant. Home prices continue to spiral. It’s pricing out a generation of buyers.
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Courtesy of U.S. Senate
Cardinal News 250: Virginia’s stories. A nation’s birth.
The project spotlights Virginia’s overlooked contributions to America’s march to independence ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary, or semiquincentennial.
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Rep. Tiffany tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election. What could a Gov. Tiffany do in 2028?
October 01, 2026
Tom Tiffany supported President Donald Trump’s effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election. As governor, he would play a key part in Wisconsin’s 2028 presidential election.
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Trabajadores agrícolas H-2A alertan sobre bajos ingresos y aumento de gastos
October 01, 2026
Durante una asamblea en Wilson, trabajadores agrícolas temporales hablaron sobre ingresos, salud y vivienda. Un economista explica cómo los cambios salariales afectan tanto a jornaleros como a productores.
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1 in 5 Vermonters say they have struggled to keep up with rent and mortgage payments
October 01, 2026
Vermont’s cost of living was top of mind for poll respondents, and 20% said they had been late or come up short on housing payments in the past year.
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Undergraduate enrollment at Virginia’s public colleges and universities remains steady despite steep declines in graduate students at some institutions
October 01, 2026
This year’s early estimates show continued, even if slight, increases in student numbers since declines seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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From dais, Radford City Council member urges voters to oppose abortion, same sex marriage and felon voting rights ballot questions
October 01, 2026
“Being a man of faith, a believer in Jesus Christ, but by no means a sinless man, I feel compelled to comment on these amendments,” Guy Wohlford said.
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Familiares de mineros desaparecidos en Concordia, Sinaloa, exigen justicia
September 30, 2026
Han transcurrido 8 meses y siete días de la privación ilegal de la libertad, o “desaparición” de diez mineros que trabajaban en el municipio de Concordia, Sinaloa, para la empresa canadiense Vizsla Silver Corp.
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Marathon County measles cases rise to five; routine case-count updates ending
September 30, 2026
Health officials report no known community exposure locations and say future releases will come only if public exposure sites or deaths are confirmed.
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Schools balance vape discipline, addiction support
September 30, 2026
For school health practitioners, the challenge is overcoming the misconception that e-cigarettes are safer than cigarettes.
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Mat-Su Assembly candidate fired from UAA police force after workplace misconduct investigation
September 30, 2026
A pair of UAA investigations found that Chris Chiavetta created a hostile work environment through inappropriate sexual comments and retaliated against a witness.