AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDisaster Recovery: FEMA approved nearly $7 million in New England disaster aid, including more than $6 million for Vermont and Maine, with funds aimed at repairs after the 2024 flooding and hazard-mitigation work to strengthen infrastructure. Road Work & Detours: Vermont’s planned highway projects for the week of July 20 include paving and bridge rehabilitation on major routes like I-89 and I-91, with lane closures, speed reductions, and overnight ramp impacts. Health & Safety: Vermont health officials are urging residents to ease into summer heat and watch for heat illness symptoms, especially as bodies take time to adjust. Air Quality & Weather: Canadian wildfire smoke continues to trigger air quality alerts across much of the Northeast and Midwest, while scattered storms are expected to bring heavy rain and possible severe weather. Public Health Coverage: New data shows public insurance covers about 36.8% of Americans, with rates highest in places like New Mexico and lowest in states including Utah. Local Leadership: UVM Health named Marc Kosak as the next president and COO of Central Vermont Medical Center, starting July 20. Crime Update: The FBI says Punjab-linked fugitive Nitish Kaushal was arrested near the Canadian border in Alburgh, Vermont, after days of evasion.
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