AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMedicaid Purge: About 15,000 documented immigrants across New England—including thousands in Vermont—are set to lose full Medicaid coverage as Congress’s latest restrictions roll out, with hospitals and community health centers warning of major revenue hits and more uninsured patients. UVM Labor Fight: Two UVM Medical Center unions voted to authorize a strike, citing staffing control as the hospital faces layoffs and restructuring. Vermont Diocese Bankruptcy: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington asked a U.S. bankruptcy court to dismiss its Chapter 11 case, arguing a ruling could expose parishes and schools to liability and trigger liquidation. ICE Protest Crackdown: Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark filed criminal trespassing charges against Williston ICE facility protesters, as a majority of Vermonters say they disapprove of ICE enforcement actions. Data Center Backlash: A Vermont Public poll finds 64% support a statewide ban on large data centers, reflecting worries about electricity use and local benefits. School Merger Study: A state-mandated study on potential central Vermont school district mergers is set to begin next week. Appointments: Gov. Phil Scott named Nick Kramer deputy commissioner of the Department of Human Resources and Shabnam Nolan deputy secretary of the Agency of Human Services.
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