AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoVermont Tech & Industry: UVM’s V-GaN Tech Hub opened a new Test and Characterization Facility in South Burlington, aiming to speed gallium-nitride semiconductor commercialization with federal and industry partners. Maine Senate Shake-Up: Maine Democrats meet in Bangor to pick a replacement nominee after Graham Platner quit; former state Senate President Troy Jackson is poised to face Sen. Susan Collins. Federal Grants, Politics in Court: The Trump administration admitted canceling $7.6 billion in clean-energy grants based on whether recipient states voted for Kamala Harris, escalating claims of “weaponized” federal funding. Healthcare Governance in Vermont: Gov. Phil Scott says Owen Foster will step down as chair of the Green Mountain Care Board at month’s end, though he’ll remain on the board. Vermont Housing Incentives: Vermont is preparing to submit Opportunity Zone maps to the U.S. Treasury, targeting tax incentives for development including multi-unit housing. Local School Debate: A proposed turf field at CVU High School in Hinesburg is drawing PFAS and microplastics concerns, with some residents pushing for natural grass. Regional Legal Fight Over Disaster Aid: Kentucky joined a coalition suing FEMA and DHS over grant conditions tied to election and immigration policies.
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