AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPolitics/Strategy: Democrats in red-leaning states are testing a new playbook—backing independents over their own nominees—to avoid losing the fall ballot to a “spoiler” effect, with Nebraska’s Senate race showing how the pivot could work. Higher Ed/Local Economy: UVM is projecting a 15% freshman drop and a $12 million budget hole, raising pressure on recruitment and out-of-state enrollment. Business/Costs: A Vermont small-business owner argues credit-card fees are forcing hard choices, pushing lawmakers to act on S.135. Workforce & Community: Rutland’s after-school Tapestry and EPIC programs are using federal grants to teach life skills like financial literacy and cooking. Statehouse/Schools: Senate lawmakers are reconsidering whether to end Vermont’s PCB school testing program or extend it. Public Safety: Four protesters were arrested at a Williston ICE-linked surveillance site, continuing a broader pushback campaign. Health/Tech: Vermont AG Charity Clark was named co-chair of a national AG AI and cyber privacy committee. Local Government: Barre’s city manager Nicolas Storellicastro is leaving for South Burlington. Housing: Fair Haven is weighing designs for a new housing project on donated land.
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