AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoVermont Primary Turnout: Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas says only about 3% of registered voters have cast ballots ahead of Tuesday’s Aug. 11 primary, with early voting running low as summer travel ramps up. Chittenden County Justice Race: In a Chittenden County state’s attorney debate, Sarah George and Bram Kranichfeld sparred over dismantling the criminal legal system, cash bail, and how prosecutors should balance public safety and fairness. Sheriff Primaries Under Scrutiny: Vermont voters face an unusually high number of contested county sheriff primaries after recent misconduct controversies, including candidates placed on administrative leave amid investigations. Franklin County Prosecutor Bid: Former Franklin County State’s Attorney John Lavoie, who resigned in 2023 amid impeachment pressure, has filed to return to the ballot as an Independent. Catholic Bankruptcy Fight: A judge allowed abuse survivors to pursue adding Vermont Catholic parishes and schools to the Diocese of Burlington bankruptcy settlement, raising major questions about how assets can be targeted. Housing & Health Watch: Rutland opened a new affordable multi-family complex with units for people exiting homelessness, while UVM Health says major budget cuts and restructuring are still underway. Public Safety Rebrand: Gov. Phil Scott approved renaming the DMV enforcement unit as the Vermont Highway Patrol, timed with the release of “Super Troopers 3.” AI Therapist Crackdown: A new national legal push highlights risks from unregulated AI medical advice, with Vermont positioned as a likely battleground for oversight.
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