AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFEMA Funding: FEMA approved nearly $7 million in New England disaster recovery and hazard-mitigation money, including more than $6 million for Vermont—such as $3.6 million to reimburse Lyndon for bridge repairs after the late July 2024 flooding and $2.4 million for Washington County Railroad repairs in Barnet. Climate & Consumer Policy: A Vermont commentary warns that cooling rules elsewhere—like California and New York’s air-conditioning and refrigerant efforts—could eventually raise costs for Vermonters, as window units can be far cheaper than heat-pump installs. Health Care Leadership: University of Vermont Health named Marc Kosak as the next president and COO of Central Vermont Medical Center, starting July 20. Public Safety & Infrastructure: Vermont’s AOT posted a week of highway work affecting traffic, including I-89 paving and I-91 north single-lane closures, with speed limits reduced in active zones. Local Community & Work: Workforce in Motion is expanding to Northwest Vermont with a hands-on career exploration summit at the Champlain Valley Expo this fall. Air Quality Watch: Canadian wildfire smoke continues to trigger air quality alerts across the Northeast, including Vermont.
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