AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLake Ontario rename ripple: Google Maps says U.S. users will now see “Lake America” instead of “Lake Ontario,” following President Trump’s executive order tied to the Canada trade fight; Canada and New York say they won’t follow the change, and Google says Canadian users will still see “Lake Ontario.” Health care access in Vermont: The Brattleboro VA clinic will reopen Sept. 1 after closing in February for repairs, with patients directed to call specific extensions for primary care, specialty care, and mental health. Local school budget fight: Barre Unified Union School District is set to vote again Sept. 15 after voters rejected budgets twice, leaving the district without a voter-approved plan as the school year starts. Childcare affordability: A ConsumerAffairs analysis ranks Vermont near the top for what families need to earn to afford full-time toddler care. Public safety court case: A Newfane man pleaded not guilty after an ATV crash injured him and a 4-year-old passenger, with the defense calling it an “egregious lack in judgment.” Agriculture funding delays: Vermont farmers say federal farm-support money is bogged down in paperwork and arrives late, if at all. Food recall: Lundberg Jasmine white rice is recalled in multiple states, including Vermont, over possible foreign material contamination. Power and reliability: Green Mountain Power invites customers to an open house Sept. 1 in Westminster, with a virtual option Sept. 2.
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