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The Times-Argus / Rutland Herald published a commentary from Vermonters each week that explores a different Proposition topic. See Paul Costello’s Commentary first, then scroll down to read or follow along here https://www.timesargus.com/opinion/vermontideas/.

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GNAT TV and the Vermont Access Network broadcasted an hour-long program each week on a Proposition topic. Scroll down to watch or follow the series here: https://gnat-tv.org/ideas-for-the-future-of-vermont/.

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And if you prefer listening instead of watching, the TV shows are available as a podcast. Scroll down to listen or find a podcast here as the series progresses: https://gnat-tv.org/ideas-for-the-future-of-vermont-03-17-21-podcast-overview/.

Read: Holly Groschner: Broadband Availability and Affordability

Watch: Andrew McKeever, General Manager of GNAT, talks with panelists Holly Groschner, Chairwoman of Equal Access to Broadband; Michael Wood-Lewis, Co-founder and CEO of Front Porch Forum; and Paul Costello, Executive Director, VCRD.

Listen: GNAT podcast of the TV show. You can also listen on Apple or Google.

Read: Jen Kimmich Commentary: We are all Vermonters

Watch: This episode of focuses on "Opposing Racism and Welcoming New Vermonters".

Listen: GNAT podcast of the show. You can also listen on Apple or Google.

Read: Joe Fusco: Leading in Climate Solutions will Advance Vermont’s Economy

Watch: This episode focuses on Leading On Climate Solutions

Listen: GNAT podcast of the show. You can also listen on Apple or Google.

Read: Maura Collins: Growing Wealth Gap Hurts Vermont’s Economy

Watch: This episode focuses on reducing poverty and building opportunity. Panelists include Dan Smith, President and CEO of The Vermont Community Foundation; Maura Collins, Executive Director of the Vermont Housing Finance Agency; Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council On Rural Development.

Listen: GNAT podcast of the show. You can also listen on Apple or Google.

Read: Lindsay Berk and Susi Hodgson: Local - Not Just a Buzzword

Watch: This episode on advancing local energy, agriculture, and investment features panelists Ellen Kahler, Executive Director of Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund; Mari McClure, President and CEO of Green Mountain Power; Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council On Rural Development.

Listen: GNAT podcast of the show. You can also listen on Apple or Google.

Read: Lindsay DesLauriers: Childcare is Critical to Vermont’s Workforce

Watch: This episode focuses on ensuring affordable, quality child care. Panelists include Jenna Koloski, Community and Policy Manager, Vermont Council on Rural Development; Aly Richards, CEO of Let’s Grow Kids; Dmitri Garder, CEO of Global-Z; and Vicky Senni, the Director of Turtle Island Children’s Center.

Listen: GNAT podcast of the show. You can also find it on Apple or Google.

Read: Michael Metz: Workforce Development Drives the Economy

Watch: This episode focuses on strengthening business vitality by advancing entrepreneurship, investment, workforce and rural innovation. Panelists include Jon Copans, Program Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development; Monique Priestley, the Founder and Executive Director of the Space On Main, a co-working and makerspace in Bradford; Matt Dunne, Founder and Executive Director of the Center on Rural Innovation, based in Hartland; Sam Hooper, the owner of the Vermont Glove Company, in Randolph.

Listen: GNAT podcast of the show. You can also find it on Apple or Google.

Read: Bill Schubart: Vermont’s Planning and Development Needs the Hub and Spoke Model

Watch: This episode focuses on the “Reform of regional coordination and governance and the advancement of efficiency and foresight in state planning”. The panel guests are: Justin Johnson, the former Secretary of Administration for Gov. Peter Shumlin, who currently works with the the Montpelier lobbying firm MMR on a variety of state and national policy issues; Bill Schubart, a retired businessman and active fiction writer, who served on a number of boards, legislative commissions and initiatives of statewide significance; and Paul Costello, the Executive Director of The Vermont Council on Rural Development.

Listen: GNAT podcast of the show. You can also find it on Apple or Google.

Read: Will Stevens: Post-COVID is Time to Reinvest in the Working Lands Vermonters Value

Watch: This episode focuses on protecting Vermont's lands and waters and advancing the economy of the working landscape. The panel guests are: Andy Kehler, president of Jasper Hill Farm, in Greensboro; Charlie Hancock, President of Forestry at North Woods Resource Group, in Montgomery; Paul Costello, the Executive Director of The Vermont Council on Rural Development.

Listen: GNAT podcast of the show. You can also find it on Apple or Google.

Read: Ali Dieng: Young Vermonters and New Americans Must Feel Welcome and Valued

Watch: This episode focuses on “renewing civic engagement and strengthening trust, civility, democratic decision-making, and the empowering of young Vermonters.” The panel guests include: Jenna Koloski, Community and Policy Manager for the Vermont Council on Rural Development; Ali Dieng, Family Outreach Coordinator and Parent University Manager at the Burlington School District; and Christopher Kaufman Ilstrup, Executive Director of the Vermont Humanities Council

Listen: GNAT podcast of the show. You can also find it on Apple or Google.