AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMedicaid Fight: A coalition of 25 Democratic-led states, including Vermont, sued the Trump administration to block new Medicaid work requirements, arguing the federal “medically frail” exemption is too narrow and would force vulnerable people to lose coverage. Election Access: Vermont’s early voting for the August primaries opened, as the U.S. Postal Service weighs restricting mail-in ballots unless states hand over sensitive voter-roll data—while the Supreme Court upheld counting ballots received after Election Day if they’re postmarked by then. Vermont Health Policy: BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont withdrew a proposed “Vermont Basic” plan for 2027 after delays and added conditions on premium reductions and approvals. Local Government: Burlington opened the final stretch of the Champlain Parkway after decades of planning and legal fights, creating a new car-and-bike link through the South End. Public Safety: Vermont issued heat alerts ahead of the Fourth of July, warning of dangerous heat index conditions and urging residents to use cooling breaks and check on neighbors. State Police Accountability: The family of Scott Garvey sued Vermont and a state trooper over a fatal shooting during a mental health crisis, saying excessive force was used. Progressive Politics: Bernie Sanders unveiled a plan to give the public direct ownership stakes in AI companies via a sovereign wealth fund funded by a one-time 50% tax on major AI stock. Sports & Culture: A Vermont poet’s gothic horror debut novel, “Leeds Point,” is out, written in sonnet verse and set in 1702.
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