AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAI Safety Push: Vermont’s U.S. Sen. Peter Welch joined a broader push for federal rules on frontier AI, including a new independent regulator and tools like risk pauses, incident reporting, and transparency. State Cyber Accountability: Acting AG Cori Mills announced a multistate settlement with Labcorp over a 2019 data breach tied to a medical debt collector, underscoring that vendor data security is a non-delegable duty. Public Health Watch: CDC reported 3,659 measles cases nationwide as of Sept. 24, with Vermont among the states reporting cases and most infections linked to outbreaks. Energy & Industry: Vermont-based Beta Technologies is testing all-electric flight operations in North Carolina’s eLIFT program to speed delivery of healthcare cargo to rural sites. Vermont Economy & Work: BDCC’s Brattleboro Regional Manufacturing Event (Oct. 8) will feature facility tours and a workforce-focused panel. Agriculture: Pick-your-own apple orchards say the season still hinges on fall weather, with Chapin Orchard in Essex Junction describing how a few rainy days can swing results. Local Infrastructure: Vermont’s weekly construction update flags ongoing line striping and I-89 paving/bridge work affecting traffic.
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