AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSchool Meals Under Threat: Federal SNAP cuts could ripple into Vermont classrooms nationwide, putting free breakfast and lunch at risk for millions of children who rely on automatic eligibility and school funding tied to SNAP participation. Local Education & Community Planning: Central Vermont Career Center officials are gearing up for a new bond pitch after last year’s failed vote, arguing the updated plan is a better fit and a better price. Statehouse Watch: Montpelier Rep. Kate McCann is signaling she may run for House Speaker, framing the role as a “fighter at the podium” focused on patients and everyday Vermonters. Health Care Rights: Washington and other states are suing to block new Title X conditions that would force providers to discourage contraception, push marriage/childbearing, and exclude transgender patients. Culture & Family Fun: Whoopie Pie Fest returns to downtown Rutland this weekend with bakers, kids’ maker activities, and live entertainment. Arts & Healing: Sandglass Theater launches its Puppets in the Green Mountains festival in Brattleboro and Putney, with performances and workshops exploring “endings, beginnings” and what it means to be human. Community Spotlight: Montpelier’s Feast Farm is back in full swing after the 2023 flood, growing thousands of pounds of produce for local food programs.
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