AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWinter Readiness: VTrans crews are gearing up for the season’s first snow, with plows inspected and salt supplies stocked; officials urge drivers to slow down and give plows room. Rural Health: Johnson Health, displaced by 2023 flooding, will move in January to a larger space at Vermont State University’s Johnson campus. Vermont is also set to receive nearly $190 million in federal rural health funding, amid concerns about Medicaid cuts. Statehouse: New legislative leaders will shape the education reform debate when lawmakers return in January. Vermont’s minimum wage will rise 49 cents to $14.91 an hour on Jan. 1. Public Health: Measles cases have been confirmed in the Northeast Kingdom, though officials say public risk is low. Workforce: A new report finds Vermont women working full time earn a median $6,800 less annually than men, citing occupational segregation and parenthood as key factors. Conservation: Lyndon officials backed Kingdom Trails’ bid to buy and protect 20 acres near Darling Hill. High School Sports: Undefeated St. Johnsbury and Burr & Burton meet Saturday for the Division I football title.
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