AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHealth Care Costs: BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont is asking for its smallest premium hike in five years—3.1% for small groups and 5.2% for individuals—while MVP is higher (7.8% and 9.1%), and the Green Mountain Care Board will decide. Public Health & Safety: Vermont’s Senate rejected ending school PCB testing, backing about $10 million over four years to finish testing remaining pre-1980 buildings. Infectious Disease: A new podcast episode highlights fresh concerns about Paxlovid’s impact after recent trial results, adding to the ongoing debate over COVID treatment. Community Health Access: All Brains Belong is expanding attention to neurodivergent care with a Montpelier primary-care model built around connection and mutual aid. Environment & Health: Vermont expands battery recycling options statewide, and Fish & Wildlife reiterates that keeping wild turtles as pets is prohibited. Justice & Courts: The insanity defense filing in the Jason Eaton case is further complicating prosecution. Local News: Bennington police are investigating a crash tied to a driver who allegedly fled after a prior collision.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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