AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoVermont Politics & Elections: A new University of New Hampshire Survey Center poll finds Gov. Phil Scott’s approval slipping to 48%—his lowest since 2022—while education remains the top issue driving both support and disapproval. Campaign Finance: Vermont’s Secretary of State reports that 1 in 5 candidates failed to comply with state campaign finance disclosure rules ahead of the August primary and November general. Health & Human Services: VNAs of Vermont has appointed Eric Covey as its executive director, putting a longtime health policy and regulatory advocate at the helm as Vermont’s home health and hospice system continues to shift. Environment & Public Policy: The Trump administration’s rollback of Endangered Species Act habitat protections is drawing pushback from states and wildlife experts who say states can’t realistically replace federal safeguards. Tech & Privacy: Chick-fil-A confirmed a data breach tied to credential-stuffing attacks on its Chick-fil-A One loyalty accounts, potentially exposing names, contact info, and partial payment details. Science & Vermont Waters: UVM-led researchers report a rare transmissible cancer in bullhead catfish from Lake Memphremagog, adding to the small list of known contagious cancers in nature. Housing & Cost of Living: Vermont Treasurer Mike Pieciak announced $25 million in new funding aimed at housing, jobs, and affordability—another sign housing remains the political center of gravity.
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