AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoVermont Health Care & Public Safety: Howard Center is bringing a Public Inebriate Program to Burlington, offering a voluntary, supervised alternative to ERs and jail for people intoxicated or under the influence, with trained staff able to connect clients to services. State Politics & Housing: Vermont Democrats are pushing harder on second-home taxes as a principle—and a funding source—arguing they can shift housing supply and raise revenue, while critics warn the numbers and impact may be overstated. Local Governance: A Bristol lawyer says the CVSD board’s June 30 vote to enter an executive session and then a gift agreement for a CVU turf field was illegal under Vermont’s Open Meeting Law. Tech & Privacy in Vermont: Kinney Drugs’ AI refill assistant is drawing complaints of delays, wrong refills, and privacy concerns from customers in Vermont and New York. Workforce & Long-Term Care: Crescent Manor in Bennington is recruiting four Mexico-trained, bachelor-prepared registered nurses as part of a pathway to Vermont licensure to address staffing shortages. Education & Culture: A new survey finds Vermont educators expect student behavior to be the biggest challenge this school year.
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