Small towns thrive on trust—but trust depends on fairness.

Why the rule of law in policy and governance is the backbone of rural planning and fairness, and what happens when communities lose sight of that.

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Superintendent Hirdy advocates for Vermont's education funding reform and rural governance model Hirdy urges careful review of education funding based on Vermont's unique rural needs.

Vermont's education system is at a pivotal moment, with calls for reform that respect its unique rural needs while ensuring equitable opportunities for all students.

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New Mexico House Committee discusses bill to improve watershed board operations Committee considers bill to aid rural boards in achieving quorum for watershed decisions

New Mexico's Senate Conservation Committee is tackling a critical bill that promises to overcome quorum hurdles for rural watershed boards, potentially transforming local water management for generations to come.

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