AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWalk-Bike Safety: Construction is underway on South Burlington’s roughly $27 million bridge over I-89, designed to separate walkers and cyclists from highway traffic. The illuminated bridge is expected to open in 2028. Health Costs: Vermont’s health insurance enrollment period opens as premiums rise, while grocery stores feel the effects of a continuing distributor strike. State Politics: Democrats retained strong majorities in the Vermont House and Senate, and Sen. Bernie Sanders is poised to regain a powerful committee chair in the new Congress. He says Democrats should prioritize affordability alongside oversight of the Trump administration. Arts and Community: The first Vermont Crafters Expo at the Champlain Valley Exposition offered hands-on workshops in woodworking, pottery, sewing and more. Catamounts: Quinnipiac edged Vermont men’s basketball 79-76 despite 28 points from Gus Yalden.
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