AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPFAS Health Watch: A new roundup highlights how “forever chemicals” show up in everyday products and in most Americans’ blood, with research linking long-term exposure to cancer, immune and thyroid problems. Flood Memory in Vermont: Vermonters shared how the July 10 floods still shape daily life at a climate panel anniversary, while VTDigger revisited three years of flooding with before-and-after reporting. Water, Wildlife, and Safety: Vermont Fish & Wildlife is asking for tips after a doe was illegally killed in Bennington, and New York issued a rabies-related water safety advisory after a beaver attack near Turtle Island. Hospital Access and Costs: Gov. Phil Scott defended not sending extra money to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital as it moves to close its birthing center, citing workforce and costs. Land and Farms: Sen. Welch, Sanders, and Balint reintroduced a bill to help protect Vermont farmland from flooding using USDA buffer-zone funding. Local Infrastructure: Burlington is set for a Main Street Block Party celebrating a major sewer and stormwater upgrade. Construction Impacts: A weekly VTrans update lists paving and ramp closures on I-89 and I-91 that will affect travel. Energy and Regulation Debate: Letters to the editor criticize Scott’s vetoes, including a data center bill tied to PFAS, climate pollution, and electric bills.
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