AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRural Health Investment: Vermont was awarded nearly $190 million in federal Year Two funding to expand rural care, following more than $195 million distributed across about 250 projects last year. Employer Costs: The state says its minimum wage will rise in January 2027 and has announced a new unemployment-insurance taxable wage base, changes employers will need to factor into budgets. Broadband Buildout: Fiber now reaches more than 80% of Vermont addresses, up from 25% in 2021; approved federal funding is expected to extend fiber or hybrid service to 99.7% of addresses. Dairy Support: USDA dropped cost-share requirements for Dairy Business Innovation centers, while setting a 10%–25% match range for grants to dairy businesses. Business Conditions: A recent survey found half of Vermont businesses raised prices this year. Casella Waste Systems reported third-quarter revenue of $559.2 million, up 15.2% year over year, though an impairment charge contributed to a quarterly net loss.
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