AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPublic Health & Safety: A new review links pesticide exposure during pregnancy and early childhood to higher risks of childhood leukemia and brain tumors, with the strongest signals around prenatal exposure. Housing & Community Growth: A coalition of Vermont business and civic leaders argues the state can’t “stay the course” on aging, shrinking, and a severe housing shortage, calling for an Abundance-style growth agenda. Local Economy & Infrastructure: More than $8 million in federal grants is headed to Vermont, including $3 million for Newport’s downtown water/sewer upgrades and streetscape work, plus support to move the long-vacant “pit” toward redevelopment. Justice & Civil Rights: A federal judge cleared the way for a jury trial in a Burlington nursing home case alleging racial harassment of black staff. Culture & Faith: Rabbis are demanding the release of Palestinian Muslim community leader Salah Sarsour, held in ICE detention. Outdoors & Lifestyle: Vermont’s jumping worms are spreading; UVM Extension offers guidance for identifying them and managing garden impacts. Arts & Theater: Dorset Theatre Festival opens its season with “Deceived,” a thriller adaptation of “Gas Light.”
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