AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHealth Care: Johnson Health, a clinic serving more than 500 patients with substance-use treatment and primary care, plans to move into a larger space at Vermont State University’s Johnson campus in January after years of disruption from the 2023 floods. Food Assistance: More than 5,000 Vermonters have lost SNAP benefits since federal changes took effect, the Vermont Foodbank says, as food costs and pressure on local food shelves remain high. Housing and Homelessness: Vermont’s annual count found nearly 3,300 people experiencing homelessness. Though the total dipped slightly, the number of unsheltered people and homeless children each rose 5%. Winter Bills: New England governors are seeking $3 billion in emergency heating aid as fuel costs climb, a concern for Vermonters heading into winter. Election Results: Gov. Phil Scott won a record sixth term, while Democrats swept most statewide offices and kept supermajorities in the Legislature. Public Safety: Burlington’s City Council confirmed Anthony Geraci as the city’s new police chief in a 10-2 vote. Veterans: Sen. Peter Welch joined lawmakers from both parties in introducing a bill to improve tracking and mitigation of military burn-pit exposure.
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