AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoVermont Data & AI Policy: Vermont lawmakers passed the Vermont Data Privacy and Online Surveillance Act (S71), now awaiting Gov. Phil Scott’s signature; if signed, it takes effect Jan. 1, 2028, with low thresholds for when companies must comply. Energy & Infrastructure: Vermont’s Hourglass Project in Milton is moving into a new phase, with milling, pavement removal, and roadway foundation work expanding along Middle Road and Railroad Street, plus new access work near the Route 7 corridor. Legislative Turnover: Vermont’s House and Senate leadership is set for major change next year, with many top lawmakers and committee chairs not seeking reelection, setting up a reshuffle of who controls bill priorities. Food & Local Industry: Vermont Smoke & Cure announced new meat sticks made with Kraft Heinz brands A.1. and Lea & Perrins, rolling out nationwide at Kroger. Agriculture & Skills: The Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame named its 2026 inductees, including an emerging leader and an agricultural innovator, to be recognized at the Champlain Valley Fair. Workforce & Safety: A Vermont dairy labor report highlights farmworkers pushing for basic labor protections amid long hours and pay below minimum wage. Climate & Water: Barton’s culvert replacement project is set to move forward this summer after permits, aiming for stronger flood resilience and compliance with stream standards.
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