AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHeat & Storms: Vermont is under a First Alert Weather Day Friday as heat and humidity push heat indexes into the 90s, with strong to severe thunderstorms possible as a cold front moves through. Flood Damage Watch: After a flash flood warning, crews found a roughly 3-foot-deep hole on Bunker Hill Road in Hardwick, with the road closed by cones. Farm Relief: The U.S. approved $31.7 million in disaster aid for Vermont farmers hit by 2023–2024 floods, aimed at losses and infrastructure damage not covered by FEMA. Wetlands Mapping: DEC is updating Vermont’s wetland maps in more than 100 towns, with public meetings set for June 16 and 17. Wildlife Connectivity: A new push is focusing on linking habitat areas so wildlife can move and adapt as development and climate pressures grow. Battery Storage Debate: Neighbors in Vergennes are raising safety concerns about a proposed battery energy storage system, even as advocates argue it’s key for reliable solar and wind. Pesticide Health Alarm: A new review links pesticide exposure in pregnancy and early childhood to higher risks of childhood leukemia and brain tumors. Data Privacy Law: Vermont’s new data privacy bill is headed to Gov. Phil Scott’s desk, but advocates say it won’t do enough to rein in Big Tech. UVM Health Cuts: UVM Health plans to eliminate 142 positions, with unions warning more cuts may follow.
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