AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoVermont Politics & Elections: A new UNH poll shows Gov. Phil Scott trailing Democrat Amanda Janoo, with Janoo up by 6 points among likely voters as the Nov. 3 race heats up. Affordability & Governance: Scott and Janoo are sharply divided on how to tackle costs—Scott emphasizes tighter agency budgets and tax relief, while Janoo argues for taxing the wealthy and prioritizing cybersecurity and protection. Education Reform: Vermont’s education overhaul debate remains stuck between calls for consolidation to control costs and warnings that forced mergers could erase local voice; critics also say Act 170’s equity and property-tax claims haven’t been backed with clear data. AI & Federal Policy: Vermont’s U.S. Sen. Peter Welch is backing a federal AI regulator proposal, while Vermont and other state attorneys general push Congress for AI guardrails and safety standards. Civil Liberties & Courts: A federal court ruling in the Second Circuit greenlights suspicionless smartphone searches at the border, raising new concerns for travelers entering via New York, Connecticut, or Vermont. Public Safety & Health: Vermont’s AG actions against ICE protesters continue amid broader national fights over immigration enforcement and surveillance. Energy & Environment: A Vermont Summit at UVM (Sept. 29) will bring together energy, health, and economic leaders around system-wide solutions.
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