AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoImmigration & Tuition: The U.S. Department of Justice sued Vermont (along with New York and Connecticut) over state policies letting some noncitizens pay in-state college tuition, part of a broader Trump push targeting benefits tied to immigration status. LGBTQ Health: CMS says federal Medicaid/CHIP funds can’t cover gender-affirming care for most minors, a move tied to the administration’s wider rollback of LGBTQ protections. Data Centers & Local Control: A national Democratic argument warns that blanket opposition to new data centers could hurt jobs, tax revenue, and U.S. AI competitiveness—while urging more constructive, locally grounded policy. Vermont DMV Rules: Vermont’s inspection manual is being loosened so certain minor issues won’t automatically fail a vehicle, with changes set to take effect Sept. 1. Local Governance: Hinesburg’s selectboard discussed a potential local option tax for the November ballot, aiming to fund specific town needs beyond property taxes. Public Power: VPPSA GM Ken Nolan was elected president of the Northeast Public Power Association, reflecting shared regional challenges for municipal utilities. Vermont in the Spotlight: Bernie Sanders endorsed Florida’s Democratic socialist Angie Nixon for U.S. Senate, boosting a high-profile left-wing challenge in a red state. Arts & Culture: Jane Fonda is visiting Vermont for the Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival screening of “Gaslit,” tied to her long friendship with Vermont filmmaker Jay Craven.
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