AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGovernor’s Race: Phil Scott and Amanda Janoo drew clear contrasts in their first debate, especially on health care, school consolidation and taxes, though the exchange stayed cordial. Election Rules: The Justice Department is weighing more lawsuits over ballot counting in states that automatically mail ballots; Vermont is among seven states with all-mail elections. Taxes and Budget: Janoo and other candidates back a proposed tax on households earning $250,000 or more to fund universal primary care, while critics warn higher taxes could drive residents away. Health and Benefits: New Medicaid rules could affect about 50,000 Vermonters. Nearly 10,000 have already lost coverage since federal changes took effect, and residents can call 211 for help navigating benefits. Disaster Response: Sen. Peter Welch warned that a planned federal pullback from disaster response would leave Vermont and local governments with too little capacity to recover from future floods.
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