AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAct 181 Backlash: A new letter argues Vermont’s partial repeal of Act 181 isn’t enough, warning that the Road Rule and Tier 3 could still come back in disguise—while local officials say the state is overreaching rural land control. Pesticides & Kids’ Health: Parents and health experts are alarmed by testing near playgrounds in Illinois that found multiple pesticide compounds, feeding the broader push for stronger pesticide limits as Vermont moves toward phasing out paraquat. PFAS Legal Pressure: Federal PFAS deadlines keep slipping as EPA defends rules and states fill gaps, while litigation keeps expanding in a patchwork of obligations. AI Data Centers: Lawmakers are weighing a temporary pause on AI data center construction as communities worry about power strain and costs. Vermont Weather & Water Risks: Warmer-than-normal summer forecasts are out, and Dartmouth research says rain is arriving in more intense bursts—raising flood risk and “flash drought” between storms. Local Environment: Franklin Foods agreed to a $265,000 settlement over alleged wastewater violations in Enosburg Falls.
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