AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPFAS Watch in Bennington County: Vermont is ramping up well testing and other support for southern Bennington and Shaftsbury after research found PFAS contamination has spread and worsened over time, with officials also negotiating with the shuttered ChemFab owner tied to PFOA. Local Business & Workforce: Swanton marked a milestone for the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail with a new western trailhead, while Vermont Works for Women is bringing its Trailblazers trades training program to Manchester this summer. Health Care & Community: Burlington will host the first New England Society for Healthcare Communications conference in Vermont (May 27–29), focused on more human-centered healthcare messaging. Labor & Rights: Healthy Living market owners are contesting a union vote, even as Workers United alleges “union busting” tactics. Regulatory Ripple Effects: The OCC finalized a rule preempting state escrow-interest requirements for national banks, a move that could reshape mortgage costs and fees. State Parks: Vermont is considering more flexible campsite and day-use pricing based on demand, without raising rates this summer.
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