AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 hours agoImmigration Enforcement: The Trump administration says ICE is launching a “surge in sanctuary cities,” naming Vermont among the jurisdictions targeted for stepped-up enforcement. Vermont Energy Debate: In Vernon, residents grilled PowerTransitions over a proposed battery storage project at the former Vermont Yankee site, raising questions about noise, fire safety, jobs, and taxes. Local Tax Planning: Bennington’s select board is holding public discussions on how to spend potential Local Option Tax revenue, including property tax relief and public safety, ahead of a Nov. 3 vote. Statehouse Races: Ashley Bartley seeks the Chittenden-North Senate seat as a “working Vermonter,” while Becca Balint campaigned in Pownal for a Democratic House flip. Public Safety & Accountability: Colchester is investigating a vicious dog incident on Wildflower Lane that left a neighbor and his dog injured. Consumer Protection: A multistate coalition announced a settlement with Labcorp over a 2019 data breach tied to a debt collector. Cybersecurity & AI: Vermont lawmakers are pushing for more transparency after the Scott administration began using an Anthropic AI tool to test state IT systems. Court & Rights: The U.S. Senate blocked a resolution demanding West Bank violence accountability reports, with Bernie Sanders among sponsors. Education & Speech: Alumni and students urged Haverford College to protect free speech and academic freedom after an antisemitism-related settlement.
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