AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDisability & Employment: UVM Health’s Project SEARCH wrapped up with eight graduates, including a Burlington High School alum with Down syndrome and Type 1 diabetes, highlighting real workplace rotations, independence, and diabetes self-management. Arts & Community: The Latchis Theatre in Brattleboro leans into cinema nostalgia this summer, with “Casablanca” drawing near-capacity crowds and more big-screen sequels on deck. Food Systems: Vermont’s local-food momentum gets a boost as Vermont Business Magazine spotlights Farm to School grants and agritourism marketing, while a New Hampshire report looks at the processing and distribution gaps that keep local food from scaling. Public Health: A CDC-linked salmonella outbreak tied to backyard chicken flocks is reaching multiple states, with Vermont among those reporting cases. Politics & Policy: A federal judge temporarily blocked USDA SNAP conditions tied to gender and immigration requirements, while Vermont’s Gov. Phil Scott vetoed a data center law aimed at protecting residents from higher bills and pollution. Culture & Sports: Burlington’s Discover Jazz Festival continues with Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Mavis Staples, and VGFC women won 2-1 over New England Mutiny on Renwick’s late goal.
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