AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoH-1B Crackdown: USCIS says Vermont-linked review found a major IT consulting firm classifying skilled tech jobs at wage levels below what duties require, denying and revoking multiple petitions and warning it can undercut U.S. workers. Cyber & Privacy: Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating claims tied to the HumanEdge, Inc. data breach, which may have exposed names and Social Security numbers, after HumanEdge notified Vermont’s attorney general. Mental Health Access: Burlington’s Asha Clinic opened as a specialized outpatient suicide-care program led by Dr. Craig Bryan, expanding local treatment options with a regional model. Agriculture Lending & AI Policy: VEDA named Kim Highter as an agricultural loan officer; Gov. Phil Scott also appointed Renée Grzankowski to lead Vermont’s AI Economic Taskforce. Community & Local Economy: Wardsboro launches a “Turns Up” community process; Okemo Valley debuts a Fall Foliage Train and Pop-Up Festival; and the state announces a Better Connections grant cycle with $200,000 for planning and water-quality improvements.
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