AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSuicide Care in Burlington: UVM Health opened the Asha Clinic, a specialized outpatient program led by suicide-care researcher Dr. Craig Bryan, expanding access to evidence-based treatment and training for Vermonters facing suicidality. PFAS Research Funding: The National Science Foundation awarded $7.9 million to build a PFAS Environmental Research Network led by Landmark College and partners including Bennington, Middlebury, and UVM to track “forever chemicals” in Vermont’s soil and groundwater. Local Health Policy Fight: Maryland AG Anthony Brown joined a 22-state lawsuit challenging a Trump administration move to block Medicaid funding for gender-affirming care for low-income transgender youth. Immigration Crackdown: USCIS said its Vermont office denied and revoked multiple H-1B petitions after finding a major IT consulting firm classified skilled tech jobs at wage levels below what the work required. School Safety & Equity: Hartford educators say PCB cleanup funding is running out, leaving classrooms and programs in limbo as contaminated spaces restrict learning. Voting Rights Reminder: Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas urged voters to make a plan for universal vote-by-mail options ahead of November. Community & Culture: Capital City Concerts begins a new season with leadership passing to Jillian Reed and Tyler Emerson, keeping mentorship at the center.
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