AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoParaquat ban nears in Vermont: Lawmakers have passed a bipartisan bill to prohibit paraquat, and the governor has until May 26 to sign or veto—making Vermont poised to be the first state to ban the herbicide as a family’s Parkinson’s fight draws national attention. Weather watch: Memorial Day weekend is shaping up wet and cool, with steady rain Sunday and drier conditions by Monday afternoon, plus more unsettled, cooler days into next week. Solar scrutiny: Vermont regulators are looking into a Shaftsbury solar site after high winds broke panels, raising concerns about possible soil contamination. Public health & climate: Health officials warn West Nile risk may rise as warming temperatures boost mosquitoes. Community outdoors: The Vermont City Marathon brought record rainfall and a soggy start, while the Green Mountain Club kicks off the state’s hiking season after mud season. Local governance & environment: Vermont’s packaging rules are also shifting—Texas Roadhouse’s takeout changes under the May 25 ban.
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