AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAmazon Ad Lawsuit: The FTC and 22 states, including Pennsylvania and Washington, sued Amazon over alleged “hidden surcharges” that inflated ad prices for more than a million advertisers over seven years, with claims Amazon misrepresented its auction system and extracted over $20 billion. Vermont Politics: The Vermont GOP named Jace Laquerre, a software engineer, as a “placeholder” challenger to Chittenden County State’s Attorney Sarah George—he says he’d resign if elected so Gov. Phil Scott can appoint a replacement. Public Safety & Justice: Burlington’s Animal Control Committee will review whether a dangerous dog order involving former deputy prosecutor Diane Wheeler should be updated after reports the dog was seen off-leash. Healthcare Policy: New migraine prevention guidelines from the American Headache Society and American Academy of Neurology urge preventive treatment for frequent or disabling migraine sufferers, including options that have expanded since 2012. National Guard Oversight: Vermont veterans and Guard families urged Gov. Scott and lawmakers to back the Defend the Guard Act, arguing Guard deployments overseas should require congressional authorization. Addiction Response: A Springfield recovery center held a candle vigil on International Overdose Awareness Day, citing Vermont’s ongoing overdose death toll. Trade & Local Economy: Jay Peak reached out to Canadians amid the latest U.S.-Canada trade fight, warning tariffs could affect travel as the ski season approaches. State Budget: Gov. Phil Scott is pushing agencies toward a leaner FY2028 budget to make room for tax relief.
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