AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPublic Safety & Health Care: Howard Center is rolling out a Public Inebriate Program in Burlington, offering a voluntary, supervised alternative to ERs or jail for people intoxicated or under the influence, with referrals to services. Workforce & Long-Term Care: Crescent Manor in Bennington has begun recruiting four bachelor-prepared registered nurses from Mexico as part of a broader strategy to stabilize Vermont’s long-term care workforce. Child Support: Vermont’s child support office says it collected more than $41.5 million last fiscal year, helping families with essentials like housing, food and healthcare. Mental Health & Community: The Brattleboro Retreat will host its inaugural Move Forward Together 5K for Suicide Awareness on Sept. 12, backed by Brattleboro Subaru. Tourism & Branding: Vermont Tourism launched its first dedicated brand, “State of Inspiration,” aiming to close a visibility gap and boost visitation. Tech & Economic Development: GlobalFoundries secured a $300 million Commerce Department award for silicon photonics, targeting next-generation AI data-transfer tech. Healthcare Tech Risks: Vermont and New York pharmacy chain Kinney Drugs faces customer complaints after deploying an AI assistant for prescription refills, citing delays, wrong requests and privacy concerns.
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