AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTransportation: Work is advancing on South Burlington’s $27 million walk-bike bridge over I-89, designed to separate pedestrians and cyclists from traffic on Williston Road; it is expected to open in 2028. Drought: Moderate drought now covers 32% of Vermont, more than double the share a week earlier, after months of below-normal rainfall. State Government: Gov. Phil Scott won a sixth term, while Democrats regained supermajorities in the Legislature, setting up potential veto showdowns. Voters also approved LGBTQ+ equal protections in the state constitution. Homelessness: Lawmakers and service providers have raised concerns about emergency rules for Act 143, the new law intended to change how Vermont supports people without housing. Education: Washington County voters approved a $54.9 million bond for a new career center.
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