AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUVM Budget Crunch: The University of Vermont is projecting a 15% drop in freshman enrollment and a 7% overall undergraduate decline, triggering about a $12 million general-fund deficit and prompting across-the-board cuts (including a 3.25% reduction plan and tighter spending) to avoid “short-term fixes.” Healthcare Oversight: The Vermont Senate advanced a bill to keep private equity from making medical decisions in clinics, though critics say the final version still leaves the state “very vulnerable.” Act 181 Wetlands Fight: Gov. Phil Scott is pressing lawmakers again over wetland-buffer changes tied to Act 181, after the Legislature moved to repeal parts of the law and House action stalled on a Current Use-related bill. School Governance Shift: Rutland City’s school board took a step toward a policy governance model, moving toward “ends” and superintendent limits instead of day-to-day management. Local Economy & Community: Franklin Foods agreed to pay $265,000 over pretreatment permit violations, while GNAT-TV is fundraising to keep local government coverage and community media alive. National Watch: Connecticut AG Tong leads a coalition urging the FDA to reverse guidance that could expand flavored vape approvals.
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