AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoParaquat Ban in Vermont: Gov. Phil Scott signed Vermont’s landmark law banning the neurotoxic herbicide paraquat, a move praised as a major health win amid concerns about Parkinson’s links; the law ends most uses by year’s end while allowing limited, regulated orchard and berry use through 2030. Solar Scrutiny After Damage: Vermont regulators are looking into a solar array gone awry in Shaftsbury after wind damage and delayed cleanup raised questions about possible soil contamination from broken panels. Flooding in Marshfield: The Winooski River jumped its banks May 30 in Marshfield, flooding fields and submerging trees along Route 2, with more rain possible over the next several days. Data Centers & Power Strain: A national look at how states are responding to the data center boom highlights growing fights over grid costs, water use, and household bills—part of the pressure Vermont communities are likely to feel too. Community & Environment: Winooski’s first-ever Service Carnival drew nonprofits working on food access, mental health, youth programs, and environmental initiatives, while South Burlington’s Good Grief 5K raised support for families facing pregnancy loss or infant death.
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