AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSki Industry Careers: Mount Snow lift mechanic Josh Storino was selected for the Rise Up Challenge, with voting open through Aug. 16—spotlighting Vermont’s skilled trades behind the slopes. Healthcare Leadership: Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine welcomed Jennifer Hunt as dean, marking the start of her tenure with new MD and MPH student orientations. Ag Policy Transition: A new documentary, “Seeding Change: Farming Beyond Neonics,” is rolling out public screenings across Vermont as the state phases out neonicotinoid-treated seeds by 2029. Energy & Safety: Clean Energy Group released a new fact sheet on lithium-ion battery storage fire safety, addressing public health and cleanup concerns. Forest & Wood Innovation: The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund picked eight startups for its 2026 Forest Business Accelerator, aiming to grow forest-based products and markets. Product Stewardship: Reverse Logistics Group won a contract to support Vermont’s Household Hazardous Product Stewardship Program under the state’s EPR law. National Politics With Vermont Ties: Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders-backed progressive Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary over Haley Stevens, setting up a November general election. Federal Funding Watch: A Senate stopgap won’t renew about $38.6B in expiring transportation funding, raising stakes for state budgets. Tariffs: Vermont is among 25 states suing the Trump administration over new tariffs, arguing they’re a pretext to replace earlier taxes.
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