AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSNAP Fight in Farm Bill: Vermont’s AGs are backing a push to restore SNAP cuts, arguing hunger is rising and costs are shifting to states and local governments. Housing & Growth Pressure: A new Vermont “Abundance” agenda argument says the state is aging, shrinking, and pricing out workers and entrepreneurs, with school consolidation and a severe housing shortage slowing the economy. Vermont Business Roundup: Towns in Windham County are continuing regional economic development funding through BDCC’s SeVEDS model, supporting workforce and small-business programs. Construction & Traffic: Vermont Business Magazine lists major highway work next week, including I-89 and I-91 paving and bridge rehabilitation that will bring lane closures and delays. Energy & Cost Watch: AAA reports gas prices are easing nationally and in California, with crude staying under $100 a barrel. Arts & Local Business Pride: Hinesburg journalist Geoffrey Gevalt won Burlington City Arts’ Herb Lockwood Prize for lifetime achievement. Sports & Community: PC Construction added another award for its University of Maine hockey arena renovation, while MSJ won a 77-year baseball title drought.
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