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Robert Roper

@rproperiii

Robert Roper is a freelance writer who has beein involved with Vermont politics and policy for over 20 years.

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Important read for Vermont politicians reforming education... "When I computed the correlation between these demographically adjusted scores and state spending, I found that there was none. If you’re an underprivileged kid in America, you will, on average, get the best education

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And LIHEAP benefits are at risk as well. Seven Democrats/independents need to vote with Republicans to end the Schumer filibuster and reopen the government. If these two continue to vote NO, Vermonters will end up cold and hungry. #vtpoli VT Republican Party

And LIHEAP benefits are at risk as well. Seven Democrats/independents need to vote with Republicans to end the Schumer filibuster and reopen the government. If these two continue to vote NO, Vermonters will end up cold and hungry. #vtpoli <a href="/VTGOP/">VT Republican Party</a>
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Actor Luis Guzman loves VT, but did have this to say in a NY Post profile about our state, “property taxes up here suck.” Yes they do, Mr. Guzman. Yes, they do. nypost.com/2025/10/17/ent…

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"Protect Vermont’s school choice system. That was the loud and clear message.... families are 'moving into our school district to take advantage of that school choice and the tuition for high school.'" So, if VT politicians want to make VT a destination for young families, SCHOOL

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"New York Governor Kathy Hochul, a leading contender for Greenest Governor in America, wants to redo their infamous Climate Act because New Yorkers cannot afford it." Will Vermont lawmakers follow suit? They were counting on NY's law to piggyback a carbon credit scheme, and now

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"In every year except 2024, states with [renewable energy] mandates have sought higher electric rate increases than non-mandate states—21 percent higher in 2020, 33 percent higher in 2021, 56 percent higher in 2022, 204 percent higher in 2023, 45 percent lower in 2024, and 17

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Great interview with Republican Leader Scott Beck this week on Vermont Viewpoint focused mostly on education reform. Didn't get to half of the stuff on the list, so have to ge him back soon! Check it out blubrry.com/vermontviewpoi… #vtpoli

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Here's a cautionary tale for Vermont lawmakers considering rasing taxes on the rich to cover for their own massive, irresponsible overspending.... #vtpoli issuesinsights.com/2026/01/12/cal…

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Another state realizes Clean Heat Standard is a stupid, unaffordable idea. Can we in VT just repeal it in 2026 so there's no chance the Democrats implement it after the next election -- which is their plan! #vtpoli Vermont Daily Chronicle fyivt bostonherald.com/2026/01/13/mas…

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A truly inspiring story! "Why shouldn’t public tuition support a child’s success, regardless of the building it happens in?..." #vtpoli Vermont Daily Chronicle chestertelegraph.org/2026/01/21/op-…

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So if you're in a VT tuitioning town and able to choose the best school for your child, just know that the chair of House Education sees eliminating school choice as "on the table". Speak up or lose. #vtpoli Vermont Daily Chronicle fyivt

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For everyone out there who thought the Clean Heat Standard was dead, thanks to Rep. Laura Sibilia for confirming that it's not! (Certainly not if she has anything to do about it.) And H. 740 - An act relating to the greenhouse gas inventory and registry is just a stepping stone