AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPublic Safety & Equity: Burlington will pay $150,000 to settle an ACLU lawsuit over excessive force against a Black teen with disabilities, after police pinned him down and EMTs used ketamine during a 2021 incident. Immigration & Activism: Vermont student activist Mohsen Mahdawi faces a new deportation order to Jordan as his legal fight over his 2025 arrest continues. Health & Care Access: Gifford Medical Center in Randolph will let patients start extended-release buprenorphine (Sublocade) in the emergency department, aiming to make opioid treatment easier to access. Local Culture & Community: Milton Elementary students painted a Vermont-themed mural that will outlast their time in the building, leaving a “Class of 2034” legacy. Arts & Summer Life: Taconic Music launches its 10th summer festival with chamber, jazz, and a pops concert featuring a full orchestra. Education & Brain Science: UVM researchers report menopause can significantly change resting brain activity, linking hormonal shifts to brain function. Grants for Families: Make Way for Kids awarded $264,500 to expand infant and toddler care, including new support for Brattleboro providers. Weather Watch: Burlington issued cooling-site guidance as a heat advisory brings dangerous heat index values. Juneteenth in Bennington: A free Juneteenth Freedom Day celebration returns June 19 with music, food, and community resources. AI & Politics: Bernie Sanders keeps pushing public ownership and a moratorium on AI data centers, arguing for worker and environmental protections.
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