AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPublic Safety: Vermont State Police ended extra downtown Burlington patrols after a violent weekend, with Gov. Phil Scott saying support could return if the city requests it. Immigration & Policing: Scott says a Chittenden County sheriff’s deputy violated Vermont’s fair and impartial policing rules by contacting U.S. Border Patrol during a traffic stop that led to a farmworker’s detention and deportation. Education & Cybersecurity: Vermont school districts were hit this summer by a sophisticated phishing scheme that spread through trusted accounts, raising fears of broader attacks even if no student or staff data was stolen. Higher Ed Transition: Soka University of America plans to acquire the Middlebury Institute for International Studies, renaming it Monterey Institute and taking new applications for the 2027 class. Arts & Community: Grand Point North returns to the Burlington waterfront with a new 100% nonprofit model, and proceeds will support Potter’s Grand Point Foundation for rural Vermont artists. Local Culture: A new Vermont Climbing Festival is set for Sept. 25-27 in Waterbury, pairing clinics and stewardship with community fundraising. Housing & Taxes: Colchester residents raised concerns about property tax increases after reappraisal, arguing communications promised smaller changes. Health Policy Debate: Lawmakers weigh single-payer and Medicaid reform options to cut health care spending, as new studies and projections fuel the argument.
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