AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEnergy & Cost Pressures: Vermont families are bracing for another volatile winter as the war in Iran keeps heating fuel prices jumpy, with heating oil now near $5 a gallon after earlier dips. Public Health & Safety: Optimal Balance Pharmacy issued a voluntary nationwide recall of a glutathione injection lot after elevated endotoxin levels were found, with FDA warning the product reached 14 states. Local Business & Community: Veerio launched a Chittenden County pilot to centralize local event discovery, aiming to cut through scattered flyers and outdated calendars. Nonprofit Leadership: Mercy Connections announced Executive Director Lisa Falcone’s retirement after eight years, citing major governance and expansion work. Energy Governance: Vermont Public Power Supply Authority GM Ken Nolan was elected president of the Northeast Public Power Association. Courts & Corporate Governance: A federal judge narrowed Ben & Jerry’s lawsuit against Unilever, keeping payment-related claims alive. Trade: The U.S.-Canada tariff fight escalated after talks collapsed, setting up 50% U.S. tariffs and dollar-for-dollar retaliation. Workforce Housing Finance: Winston Prouty’s Brattleboro workforce housing project highlights how Vermont’s Invest in Vermont low-interest financing is helping make deals pencil out.
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