AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoChild Health & Safety: Vermont State Police report two young children died in a head-on crash on Route 14 in Woodbury; the 38-year-old driver was seriously hurt and the pickup driver had minor injuries. Public Health & Environment: Barr Hill Distillery’s Bee’s Knees Week encourages pollinator-friendly planting, tying local habitat loss to Vermont Fish and Wildlife figures on pollinator dependence. Cancer Risk Research: A new review links pesticide exposure during pregnancy and early childhood to higher risk of childhood leukemia and brain tumors, with the strongest signals around prenatal exposure. Healthcare Policy & Rights: Advocates are pressing Allegheny County to expand access to gender-affirming care for trans youth after UPMC ended services for under-19 patients. Vermont Care Community: A Rutland Regional Medical Center nurse reflects on 50 years helping coordinate care through Blueprint for Health’s Community Health Improvement work. Road Safety & First Responders: Vermont State Police say a volunteer firefighter was arrested after a crash while responding to an emergency. Food Security: Vermont and national advocates urge Congress to restore SNAP benefits in the farm bill.
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