AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFlood Watch in Southern Vermont: State Urban Search and Rescue crews staged in Ludlow and Wilmington as heavy rain raised flood concerns, with residents still shaken by the 2023 damage. Public Health & Environment: Vermont compost operator certification training is set for Sept. 28 in Williston, aimed at helping operators meet state requirements for food-scrap and animal-mortality composting. Workforce & Care: Crescent Manor in Bennington has begun onboarding four bachelor-prepared registered nurses from Mexico as part of a long-term care staffing strategy. Healthcare Tech Governance: A Vermont pharmacy chain’s AI rollout is drawing scrutiny over delays, incorrect info, and privacy worries. Politics & Policy: U.S. Senate Ag Democrats, including Vermont Sen. Peter Welch, warn a USDA Rural Development reorganization could cut access to rural programs. Robocall Crackdown: Attorneys general are urging the FCC to strengthen “Know Your Customer” rules to curb illegal robocalls. Community & Culture: Blue Cross VT’s free Kayak Days returns Aug. 15 at Prouty Beach in Newport, with a virtual challenge option.
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