AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPFAS Response in Bennington County: Vermont is stepping up after research found PFAS—specifically PFOA—spread and worsened over time, with the state offering well testing and free water for South Bennington and Shaftsbury while it negotiates with the shuttered ChemFab owner. Credit Card Costs for Vermont Businesses: A Montpelier taproom owner says big card networks set fees with “no negotiation,” forcing some businesses to pass costs to customers. Election Integrity Talk: Rep. Becca Balint and Sen. Peter Welch met with town clerks and the secretary of state on election security, pushing back on federal “show your papers” voting proposals. Data Center Backlash: Across the U.S., moratorium and ban efforts are surging as AI drives bigger builds—Vermont lawmakers are also moving on AI data center rules. Paraquat Ban: Vermont is poised to become the first state to ban toxic herbicide paraquat, with licensing now required and a full ban targeted for 2030. Lottery Results: Vermont Lottery drawings posted May 16 results for Powerball, Pick 3, Pick 4, MegaBucks Plus, and Millionaire for Life.
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