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Commentary by Jared: Vermont Can Have Tax Relief Without Sacrificing Public Education

Commentary published by The Waterbury Roundabout May 1, 2025 - Vermonters who can’t afford higher costs are concerned about rising property taxes. They need and deserve relief. At the same time, we have a responsibility to provide a quality education for Vermont’s children. How can we achieve a fairer tax system while meeting our obligations to our kids? 

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Commentary by Jared on Childcare and the Child Tax Credit

Commentary published by Vermont Business Magazine May 2, 2023 - As a kid, I grew up in a working class, lower-income, single-parent family and saw my Mom struggle to find reliable and affordable childcare options. More recently, like many other Vermont parents, my wife and I experienced the challenge of finding affordable childcare for our son. This long-standing, intergenerational challenge is long overdue to be addressed.

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