AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHealth Insurance Costs: The Green Mountain Care Board set 2027 premium increases for Vermont Health Connect plans, with BlueCross BlueShield up 2.2% (individual) and 1.2% (small group), and MVP up 3.9% (individual) and 6.2% (small group). Local Economy & Community: The Burlington Business Association is closing after nearly 50 years, with the Lake Champlain Chamber planning a new Downtown Business Alliance division to keep downtown advocacy going. Workplace & Housing: A federal judge temporarily blocked the planned closure of the Dairy Farmers of America plant in St. Albans after a union alleged illegal retaliation, including claims tied to “union decertification.” Public Safety & Services: State Farm grants will send $10,000 each to four Vermont volunteer fire departments—Barnet, Barre Town, Fair Haven, and Sutton—to help buy safety equipment. Environment & Land: Vermont’s Snake Mountain Wildlife Management Area will expand by 256 acres in Addison and Weybridge, adding habitat for peregrine falcons and endangered bats. Arts & Culture: The Stone Church in Brattleboro sued StubHub in federal court, alleging misleading ticket availability ads and trademark issues. Civic Life: Montpelier appointed Paul Costello to fill a District 1 council seat through March 2027.
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