AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoVermont Criminal Justice: A new study says 18-year-olds handled in Vermont family court are less likely to reoffend than those sent through adult criminal court, bolstering the case for expanding “Raise the Age” to 19-year-olds in 2027. Voting Access: Vermont officials and advocates are pushing ahead on voting accessibility ahead of the November election, including guidance for nursing homes and support for voters with disabilities, homelessness, domestic violence experiences, and incarceration. Medicare & Seniors: With Medicare open enrollment starting Oct. 15, coverage is in focus as Medicare Advantage enrollment is poised to rise with projected premium drops, while the Trump administration also touts new $90 checks for many Medicare Part B seniors. Privacy vs. Policing: A federal judge ruled a Tulsa deputy violated Fourth Amendment rights by using Flock license-plate tracking without a warrant, calling it “indiscriminate mass surveillance.” State Government: Gov. Phil Scott announced key administration appointments in Human Resources and the Agency of Human Services. Local Courts: An Essex County parking dispute over the Eben Judd Justice Center is headed to court, leaving taxpayers stuck between redesign costs and delay expenses. Military/Veterans: Cannatrol’s Cool Cure program added Operation Green Healing as its exclusive veterans nonprofit partner.
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