AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoStudent Loan Lawsuits: Vermont’s Attorney General Charity Clark joined a multistate fight in federal court over a new U.S. Education rule that narrows what counts as a “professional degree,” potentially cutting higher loan access for fields like nursing and physician assistant programs—an effort other states and governors say will worsen workforce shortages. Public Safety Leadership: Montpelier’s police chief and deputy chief are both set to leave for Northfield, with Eric Nordenson taking the top job and Kevin Moulton moving into deputy chief. Burlington Budget Tension: Burlington City Councilors debated Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak’s FY2027 plan, including whether to renew the meals-and-alcohol gross receipts tax and whether cuts go too far or not far enough. Transportation Strain: New reporting highlights how higher gas prices and worsening road conditions are colliding with tight city and state budgets. Higher Ed Pressure: UNH’s system and other flagship universities face ongoing budget stress, with tuition and mission questions lingering.
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