AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHousing & Homelessness: Burlington marked the completion of a long-planned redevelopment adding 38 permanently affordable apartments, including units for veterans and people experiencing homelessness, with $24 million funded through federal/state tax dollars plus private investment. Local Economic Development: Killington’s tax increment financing district drew sharp criticism from the state’s oversight council over reporting and compliance issues tied to the Killington Forward road and waterline upgrades. Workforce & Immigration: USCIS says it denied and revoked multiple H-1B petitions from a major Vermont IT consulting firm after finding skilled tech jobs were classified at wage levels below what the duties required, signaling tougher scrutiny. Public Health & Business: Burlington opened the Asha Clinic, a specialized outpatient suicide-care program led by Dr. Craig Bryan with support from the Four Pines Fund, aimed at expanding access to proven therapies. Environment & Research: Landmark College is part of a $7.9 million NSF-funded PFAS Environmental Research Network to study “forever chemicals” in Vermont groundwater and soil. Community & Planning: Wardsboro kicked off its “Wardsboro Turns Up” community process with free public forums and a plan to set priorities and form local task forces.
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