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NJ Individual Mandate Requires State Filings in March 2020  The National Law Review

On October 15, 2019, CWDD's Education and Outreach Liaison, Janel Roberge, traveled to Richmond, VT to lead Camels Hump Middle School students through a Stated Choice Activity. Roughly forty, 5th grade students had to make choices that impact the health of Lake Champlain based on their preference concerning factors such as Land Use Management and Fish Consumption Advisories. The 45-minute session ended with students sharing out their thoughts on lake governance and management. Teacher, Kerry Young, is planning to invite the CWDD back again in the spring when students are doing their ecology unit for follow-up!

Vermont EPSCoR Post-Doc Liz Doran, PhD encouraged high school-aged girls to see their potential futures as scientists at the Women Can Do! Action Expo hosted by Vermont Works for Women on October 17, 2019. CWDD Education and Outreach Liaison Janel Roberge and CWDD Project Manager LeeAnn Trusela also participated in the event.

Vermont EPSCoR Graduate Research Assistants (GRAs) and Post-doctoral Associates (Post-Doc) gave first graders at J.J. Flynn Elementary School insight into the life of a scientist in October. GRA Caitlin Crossett, Post-Doc Ravindra Dwivedi, PhD, and Post-Doc Dustin Kincaid, PhD joined CWDD Coordinator Veronica Sosa-Gonzalez, PhD and CWDD Education and Outreach Liaison Janel Roberge on October 8th, 16th, and 21st to meet with three different first grade classes.

Oneidas to expand Point Place Casino in Madison County  syracuse.com

Oneidas to expand Point Place Casino in Madison County  newyorkupstate.com

Student safety concerns go unaddressed – The Vermont Cynic  Vermont Cynic

California Targets Data Brokers' Business Model  The National Law Review

Vermont Rural Life Survey  Vermont Public Radio

Engaging Students and Teachers in Authentic STEM Education  The University of Vermont

"No-Rehire" Clauses Banned in California  The National Law Review

Trump Administration Delays Cuts to Food Stamps and School ...  The New York Times

BWW Review: North Carolina Theatre's WEST SIDE STORY  Broadway World

Rome man accused of killing wife, putting her in dumpster rejects plea deal  syracuse.com

The Alchemist Cannery and Brewery Go High-Tech to Keep the ...  Seven Days

Warren Draws Fire From All Sides, Reflecting a Shift in Fortunes in ...  The New York Times

Who Is Tom Steyer? Billionaire Makes His Debut on the 2020 ...  The New York Times

CA Prohibits Most “No Rehire” Provisions in Settlements  The National Law Review

Prosecutors: Rome mom didn’t check on her baby for more than 12 hours; the child died  syracuse.com

UVM launches legislative intern program to help lawmakers who lack staff  VTDigger