AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI Policy Fight: Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and Trump ally Steve Bannon are teaming up at a “pro-human” event to push for stricter, human-controlled AI—agreeing on urgency even as they diverge on how to get there. Election Administration: Vermont’s secretary of state says states run elections after the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for mail ballots to continue; Vermont and other AGs also won a fight to block USPS changes that could disrupt vote-by-mail. FBI Under Scrutiny: FBI Director Kash Patel faced sharp questioning at a Senate hearing, including whether agents could be sent to polling places—raising fresh concerns about election interference. Immigration Enforcement Locally: Brattleboro officials say police won’t collaborate with ICE at the station and would ask agents to leave if they tried to stage operations there. Vermont Courts & Public Safety: A Vermont man accused of shooting three Palestinian students claims CIA and Mossad ordered him to do it as the trial begins. State Facilities: Rutland’s state attorney office building is closed for asbestos testing after contamination was found. Workweek Bill: Sanders and Rep. Mark Takano reintroduced a 32-hour workweek proposal in Congress. Local Governance & Land Use: Lake Morey’s concert series is paused while the resort seeks an amended Act 250 permit. Community Spotlight: Vermont Council on Rural Development promotes its Community Leadership Summit to support local civic projects.
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