AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLIHEAP Funding Push: Sen. Peter Welch joined a bipartisan push urging HHS to release and fully fund Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program dollars fast, warning winter energy bills can’t wait. Housing & Workforce: Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice is launching a six-month Nurse Residency for new grads and experienced nurses, funded by a Vermont Rural Health Transformation grant. Health Access (Reproductive Care): Vermont Access to Reproductive Freedom (VARF) is partnering with Maitri Healthcare in South Burlington to expand abortion-care capacity and help patients with costs. Energy Costs Debate: A new critique argues “clean electricity” mandates in 13 states are driving faster-rising bills, challenging how policymakers price wind and solar reliability. Semiconductor Deal: Marvell and GlobalFoundries expanded their SiGe capacity agreement, boosting Vermont’s role in next-gen optical data-center connectivity. Consumer Finance: AG Jay Jones announced Virginia’s share of a $694 million multistate settlement with Credit Acceptance over predatory auto lending. Local Business & Community: Cornerstone Housing Partners held its first Rutland County housing expo, pairing education on repairs, financing, and affordable options.
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