AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWorkforce & Economy: Vermont’s unemployment held steady at 2.6% in August, with the labor force participation rate also unchanged at 62.1%, underscoring a tight hiring market even as more workers retire. Healthcare Workforce: Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice is launching a six-month Nurse Residency for new grads and experienced nurses, funded through a federal rural health transformation grant. Reproductive Health Access: Vermont Access to Reproductive Freedom (VARF) is partnering with Maitri Healthcare in South Burlington to expand abortion care capacity, combining clinic equipment support with patient financial assistance. Business Expansion: Vanguard Renewables will acquire Generate Upcycle’s North American organics recycling operations—adding five digesters in Ontario and New York and boosting renewable natural gas output. Local Politics: St. Albans City voters head to a Nov. 3 race between Rep. Joe Luneau and Suzy Kenyon, with affordability and community priorities front and center. Agriculture & Conservation: A northern Vermont dairy has scaled from 14 cows on 100 acres to a 550-acre conservation-focused operation, working with NRCS on soil, water and wildlife protection. Policy Watch: A federal directive would broaden how endangered species protections apply to logging and development, raising concerns for enforcement and safeguards.
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