AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoReproductive rights and access: Vermont Access to Reproductive Freedom (VARF) is partnering with Maitri Healthcare in South Burlington to expand abortion care by funding medical supplies and equipment, plus patient financial help—aimed at cutting the real-world costs and logistics that still block access. Education and community planning: Swanton Enhancement Project hosted a legislative conversation on education, housing, and other pressures, with lawmakers and candidates discussing how to “untie” Vermont’s overlapping challenges. Healthcare costs under pressure: The Green Mountain Care Board issued new budget orders for hospitals, pushing them to rely less on higher insurer charges and more on efficiency and shared services—though hospitals are split on whether the cuts are sustainable. Consumer protection in auto lending: Vermont officials joined a multistate $694 million settlement with Credit Acceptance over predatory auto loans, including cash and debt relief and new rules to prevent dealer “packing” of unwanted add-ons. Voting rights fight: A federal judge dismissed the DOJ’s bid to force Vermont to turn over unredacted voter rolls, citing lack of legal authority and purpose. Local government: Barre hired Patrick Cushing, the just-resigned Killington manager, as its new city manager after a turbulent search.
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