AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWinter Gardening: UVM Extension says leafy greens such as lettuce, arugula and spinach can grow indoors through the cold months, with grow lights helping provide enough daily light. Equal Rights: Vermont advocates welcomed voters’ approval of a state constitutional amendment guaranteeing equal protection regardless of characteristics including race, sex, religion, disability and gender identity. Child Care: More than 110 candidates backed by Let’s Grow Kids Action Network won statewide and legislative seats, preserving a strong majority of child care supporters in the Legislature. The group says expanded state aid is helping thousands of families pay less for care. Health Coverage: Open enrollment for 2027 plans is underway, but the signup period is shorter and premiums are rising; state officials urge Vermonters to check whether they qualify for subsidies. Higher Education: UVM has named Elizabeth “Betsy” Dumont, a former University of California, Merced provost, as its next provost, pending trustee approval. Community Protest: More than 200 people marched in Williston to oppose ICE operations, carrying symbolic coffins and calling attention to deaths in immigration custody.
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