# June 23, 2026 - Paul Dame hosts; guest are Lowell State Representative Mark Higley, and Barre City Representative Michael Boutin

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Published: 2026-06-23T15:37:34+00:00
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## Resource

Lowell Republican State Representative Mark Higley talks with Paul about Act 181 and the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, and his recent trip to Taiwan; and Barre City Republican Representative Michael Boutin talks about School Boards, and Education issues including school consolidation.

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