In review: Education transformation, tax credits, Vergennes juvenile facility

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Despite opposition from many Democrats and outrage from large swaths of the public education system, legislative leaders summoned enough votes this week to send a historic education reform package to Gov. Phil Scott’s desk.

Plus, a bill capping what Vermont health care providers can charge for outpatient prescription drugs becomes law. And Burlington temporarily renames Church Street as a show of support to our northern neighbors.

This week's panel

• Mitch Wertlieb - Moderator - Vermont Public
• Calvin Cutler - WCAX
• Alison Novak - Seven Days
• Stephen Biddix - NBC5

Dive deeper

• How Vermont's big education transformation will work (Vermont Public)
• Ahead of Ed Reform Vote, School Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Just Say No (Seven Days)
•  Vermont communities, school districts react to education reform deal (WCAX)
• State pulls plans for juvenile facility in Vergennes (NBC5)