AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSenate Leadership: Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders says he won’t back Chuck Schumer to lead Senate Democrats, calling for an open contest and a new direction after the party’s midterm gains. Sanders is positioned to chair the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. Election Results: Democrats flipped two House seats in Milton and regained a state Senate seat, reflecting broader gains across Vermont. Lake Champlain Oversight: Lawmakers want answers about a stalled $150,000 review of cleanup efforts. After roughly $900 million in spending, officials say a full performance audit would be costly and difficult to carry out. Affordability: Vermont’s minimum wage will rise 49 cents to $14.91 an hour in January. A new report also lists Vermont among 11 states offering extra ACA premium assistance in 2027. Housing and Homelessness: Vermont counted 3,286 people experiencing homelessness this year, 100 fewer than in 2025, but homelessness among children rose 5%; Chittenden County’s count increased.
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