AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBurlington Politics: City Council President Ben Traverse launched a mayoral campaign, setting up a possible contest with Progressive Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, who says she’ll announce her plans soon. Election Results: Gov. Phil Scott won a record sixth term, while Democrat Molly Gray reclaimed the lieutenant governor’s office. Democrats also made gains in legislative races. Cost of Living: Vermont’s health insurance enrollment is open for 2027, with some premiums rising sharply and federal tax credits expired. A strike at a New Hampshire grocery warehouse has also delayed deliveries to independent Vermont stores ahead of Thanksgiving. Local Projects: Construction is underway on South Burlington’s $27 million walk-bike bridge over I-89, aimed at giving pedestrians and cyclists a safer route; it’s expected to open in 2028. Regional Economy: Investors ousted three Ethan Allen board members in a takeover that could reshape the Vermont-founded company, which employs more than 300 people in the state.
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