AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHigher Ed & Workforce: Vermont State University’s new president, Sherry Kollmann, says the merged school will focus on enrollment growth, workforce partnerships, and better access for rural students. Health Care & Cost Pressure: A Vermont Business Times commentary argues “insurance is not care,” saying regulators are rationing capacity while patients struggle to see doctors. Tech & Economic Development: The University of Vermont’s V-GaN Tech Hub opened a new Test and Characterization Facility in South Burlington to help companies move gallium-nitride semiconductor work from lab to manufacturing. Data Centers & Property Rights: A legal analysis warns power companies could use eminent domain to seize land for data-center transmission needs, raising stakes for Vermonters facing expansion. Public Safety & Bears: Fish and Wildlife says bear rumors are driving underreporting, creating a “catch-22” that can make de-escalation harder. Politics & Labor Migration: A federal appeals panel blocked a Trump emergency request to keep the $100,000 H-1B fee, leaving the policy vacated. Community Health: Community Health rolled out a new geriatric program aimed at preventing falls, managing complex conditions, and reducing emergency visits. Local Business Calendar: Blue Cross VT plans free Kayak Days Aug. 15 at Prouty Beach, with rentals, snacks, and a virtual challenge benefiting Camp Exclamation Point.
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