AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMaine Senate Race: Graham Platner’s Democratic path to challenge Susan Collins is still moving, but Democrats are split between grassroots support and growing caution after new allegations and scrutiny around his past. Vermont Politics & Governance: Gov. Phil Scott signed a slate of bills this week, including measures on immigration protocols in schools, voter protections, and chronic absenteeism, while Rutland City Public Schools faces a new regional CESA structure and a required merger study that could lead to a March 2028 vote. Courts & Immigration: A federal judge blocked Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee as an unlawful tax, setting up an appeal and a major fight over immigration policy and employer costs. Public Health: Vermont’s coerced-debt protections are now law, and a free Alzheimer’s and caregiving conference is coming to Burlington July 15. Community & Culture: A new roadside marker honors Ann Story, “Mother of the Green Mountain Boys,” and the Vermont Dairy Festival parade drew crowds in Enosburg Falls. Tech & Industry: Vermont’s Beta Technologies keeps scaling electric aircraft production, while Vermont’s data broker rules are changing how businesses handle personal data.
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