AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHealthcare & Access: Vermont’s healthcare system keeps taking hits, with Brattleboro Memorial Hospital projecting major losses and planning to close its birthing center, while clinicians and officials push back on how the state is handling hospital funding and maternal care. Public Safety Politics: Burlington Democrats are moving ahead with a public safety resolution despite Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak’s call to delay, setting up another clash over how the city should respond to crime and community needs. Housing Market: Vermont home prices are up nearly 40% since 2019, but new reporting points to signs of stabilization as more building and accessory dwelling options come online. Substance Use Response: Howard Center is launching a Public Inebriate Program in Burlington, aiming to offer a supervised alternative to ER visits and incarceration. Workforce & Long-Term Care: Crescent Manor in Bennington is recruiting bachelor-prepared nurses from Mexico to help fill staffing gaps and support Vermont’s long-term care workforce. Environment & Health: Scientists report a contagious cancer in brown bullhead catfish in a Vermont-Canada lake, raising questions for wildlife management and offering potential leads for melanoma research. Community & Events: Blue Cross VT’s free Kayak Days returns Aug. 15 at Prouty Beach in Newport, with a virtual photo challenge supporting Camp Exclamation Point. Education Watch: Saint Michael’s College faces an accreditation risk tied to declining enrollment and shrinking financial runway.
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