AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoParaquat Ban: Vermont became the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a weed killer linked to higher Parkinson’s risk; the law takes effect Nov. 1 with limited crop exemptions through 2030, drawing sharp debate over public health versus farm impacts. Statehouse & Education: Lawmakers adjourned the 2026 session after striking a landmark education reform deal, with Gov. Phil Scott easing pressure on consolidation and lawmakers framing the outcome as compromise. Road Funding Strain: A new look at potholes points to deferred maintenance and tight budgets, with gas-tax limits and rising costs leaving cities and states “triaging” repairs. Wildlife & Community: Vermont’s Summer Free Fishing Day is set for June 13, including a Grand Isle family festival with free gear and beginner-friendly activities. Local Conservation Win: North Bennington resident Becky Manning received a Vermont Tree Steward Award for a decade-long conservation plan that boosted native plantings and helped a bobolink preserve. Weather Watch: Weekend forecasts call for chilly, gusty conditions with showers and possible mountain snow. Military & Environment: More than 500 Vermont National Guard infantry members are deploying to the Middle East next week amid heightened U.S.-Iran tensions.
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