AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSocial Security Solvency: GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno and Sen. Elizabeth Warren are teaming up to lift the Social Security taxable income cap, aiming to extend benefits well beyond 2032. Progressive Primary Boost: Bernie Sanders endorsed Sen. Ed Markey in the US Senate primary, framing Markey as a strong progressive voice against a more centrist opponent. Vermont Health Care Pressure: Vermont Treasurer Mike Pieciak and other fiscal leaders warn federal health cuts are worsening affordability, citing coverage losses tied to Medicaid changes and expiring subsidies. Vermont Policy Watch: Vermont’s paraquat ban takes effect Nov. 1, with farmers getting exceptions through 2030, as advocates push for broader action. Local Governance & Schools: Chittenden Valley School District weighs a $6 million artificial turf field after a study says PFAS risk to Hinesburg water is unlikely, while Twin Valley High School adds new academic programs for next year. Elections & Voting Rules: A DOJ-backed push would have USPS stop delivering mail ballots in states that won’t share voter lists, raising new concerns for Vermont’s primary system. Community & Culture: Hinesburg Resists and Central Vermont Solidarity Singers plan a Fourth of July parade collaboration focused on immigrant communities.
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