AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoData Center Fight in Montpelier: Rep. Kathleen James says Gov. Phil Scott’s veto of H.727 would have protected Vermonters from the financial and environmental hit of large AI data centers, after the bill drew broad tripartisan support but failed to clear the override threshold. PFAS Crackdown: A new national push is tightening rules on “forever chemicals,” with Vermont among states moving toward disclosure requirements or restrictions as more PFAS laws take effect. Pesticide Health Warning: Vermont became the first state to ban paraquat, a weedkiller linked to Parkinson’s disease, as advocates urge other states to follow. Flood Resilience on the Ground: Vermont volunteers are crawling culverts through the “Culvert Crawlers” program to help communities spot problems early and reduce storm damage. Wildlife Protection: Vermont Fish and Wildlife warns the public not to disturb sea lamprey during spawning in the Connecticut River basin. Weather & Aurora: Northern lights forecasts call for a strong aurora display Monday into Tuesday, while weekend storms bring showers and thunder risk.
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