AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 hours agoMaine Senate drama: Vermont-linked Democrat Graham Platner’s campaign is facing fresh scrutiny after the Wall Street Journal reported that his wife told campaign staff about sexually explicit texts she found on his phone soon after he launched his U.S. Senate bid—an internal “risk” check that ultimately kept plans moving. Vermont legislature wrap: After nearly two weeks of overtime, Vermont lawmakers adjourned with a major education reform package and budget measures, including next steps that pressure districts to consolidate without forcing mergers, plus caps tied to future spending. State politics leadership shakeup: Gov. Phil Scott announced he’ll seek a sixth term, while House Speaker Jill Krowinski said she won’t run for reelection—raising questions about who leads the Vermont House and Senate. Health policy: U.S. senators highlighted passage of a bipartisan rural hospital extension that keeps Medicare pilot funding alive in states including Vermont. Environment & agriculture: Gov. Scott signed Vermont’s first-in-the-nation ban on paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinson’s risk, with a limited orchard/berry permit window. Cannabis business: Lake Effect Vermont is opening a permanent new location in South Hero on June 10. Elections watch: Washington County’s August primary filing deadline left only two contested races.
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