AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUtility Rates: Vermont regulators approved a 5.5% rate increase for Green Mountain Power customers, effective Oct. 1, after a dispute over costs and spending pressures. Energy Costs: Home heating oil consumers are being warned to prepare for higher winter prices as volatility and global conflicts push fuel costs up. School Food Access: SNAP cuts could ripple into Vermont’s school meal landscape nationwide, putting free breakfast and lunch eligibility at risk for millions of children. Local Education & Workforce: Central Vermont Career Center is gearing up for a special election bond pitch, aiming to address last year’s voter concerns about price, location, and timing. Gun Policy: Vermont’s attorney general joined a coalition opposing an ATF rule that would loosen registration guardrails for military-grade weapons. Waste & Compliance: Vermont’s EPR plan for household hazardous waste is up for public comment, with producers and stakeholders watching new requirements. Immigration Enforcement: Vermont-linked legal fights continue as attorneys general push back on warrantless ICE arrests, arguing harms to workers and communities. Community Resilience: Treasurer Pieciak visited Hardwick to gather data tied to climate resilience and future funding support.
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