AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoVermont Economy & Jobs: Franklin Foods is closing its Enosburg Falls plant this summer, a move that will eliminate nearly 100 jobs and ripple through the local dairy economy. Healthcare & Workforce: UVM Health says it’s eliminating 142 positions, including 76 permanent cuts, as unions warn more layoffs could follow. Education Watch: Vermont’s Kids Count score remains strong overall, but education is still a weak spot, with the state ranking slipping to 14th. Public Safety: A flash flood warning led to a major washout on Bunker Hill Road in Hardwick, with the road closed after a roughly 3-foot-deep hole was found. Higher Ed Planning: Vermont State University leaders say online expansion is meant to complement, not replace, traditional campuses. State Politics & Services: Vermont’s Aug. 11 primary is taking shape in Milton, with contested races for governor, lieutenant governor, Congress, and multiple legislative seats. Environment & Land Use: The state is updating wetland maps in more than 100 towns, with public meetings set for mid-June. Weather: A First Alert Weather Day is in effect Friday for heat and humidity plus a chance of strong storms.
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