AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoVermont energy costs: The Public Utility Commission approved a 5.5% rate increase for Green Mountain Power customers, effective Oct. 1, after earlier criticism of the utility’s spending plan and a months-long review of what’s driving costs. School meals at risk: SNAP cuts tied to federal changes could ripple into Vermont school breakfast and lunch access nationwide, threatening eligibility for free meals and funding tied to participation rates. Local courts and public safety: A Cabot man accused of stealing about $44,000 in cannabis from a Worcester growing operation pleaded not guilty and faces serious prison exposure; separately, a St. Albans man was cited after an alleged assault on a Vermont State Police trooper. Burlington spotlight: Burlington is lining up to host two major collegiate sailing events on Lake Champlain, including the Intercollegiate Fleet Racing Nationals in May 2028. Community notes: Rutland’s Whoopie Pie Fest returns Saturday, and apple picking is underway in Rutland County after a better growing season than last year.
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