AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPFAS Response in Bennington County: Vermont is stepping up free well testing and support for South Bennington and Shaftsbury after research found PFOA contamination spreading and worsening over time, with state talks underway with the shuttered ChemFab owner. Tick Season Warning: ER visits for tick bites are at their highest for this time of year since 2017, as warmer conditions drive more Lyme risk—Vermonters are urged to check pets and people after outdoor time. AI Data Center Pushback: The Vermont Senate is poised to pass new rules for large AI data centers, including battery backup requirements, after an earlier bid to pause projects stalled. Gas Prices Politics: Democrats are reviving a “Big Oil” windfall tax plan aimed at lowering pump prices amid elevated costs tied to the Iran conflict. Northern Lights: A geomagnetic storm could make auroras visible farther south than usual, with Vermont in the possible faint-glow zone. Weather: A summerlike weekend is on tap, with a few brief showers possible.
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