AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFederal Disaster Relief: FEMA approved nearly $7M for New England resilience projects, including more than $6M for Vermont to reimburse flood repairs (bridges in Lyndon; Washington County Railroad in Barnet) and a Vermont buyout/demolition effort. Education Consolidation: Vermont’s new education law (Act 170) pushes district mergers but pays districts to merge without clear savings targets or oversight, raising accountability questions. Housing Matchmaking: HomeShare Vermont says demand is up sharply, with cases nearly tripling since 2020 as households shrink and empty rooms remain. Workforce Pipeline: Workforce in Motion is bringing hands-on career exploration to the Champlain Valley Expo this fall, building on a Rutland event that drew 1,150 students and 65 businesses. Food & Agriculture: Vermont dairy farmers say they’re being left behind as processors exit and costs squeeze margins; meanwhile, a Taylor Farms recall over iceberg lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis is expanding. Energy & Infrastructure: Data center growth is colliding with local power and land fights, with eminent domain concerns surfacing as utilities and developers move ahead. Health Care Leadership: Marc Kosak named next president/COO of UVM Health–Central Vermont Medical Center.
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