AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy & Courts: A federal judge blocked New York’s $75B “climate Superfund” law, saying it’s beyond state authority and conflicts with federal Clean Air Act oversight—an outcome Utah and other states backed, with appeals expected. Vermont Business Expansion: Caliber acquired Key Collision, expanding Caliber’s collision repair footprint into Vermont plus Maine and New Hampshire. Semiconductors for AI: Navitas says it has begun first shipments of U.S.-manufactured Gen 5 GaNFast power chips made at GlobalFoundries’ Vermont facility, aiming to strengthen domestic supply for AI and critical infrastructure. Fuel Prices: AAA’s Labor Day forecast puts Vermont gas at about $4.23 and the national average near $4.03, with volatility tied to global refining and shipping disruptions. Retail Advertising: The FTC and 22 states, including Vermont, sued Amazon over alleged undisclosed ad-auction surcharges. Food & Agriculture: Foremost Farms plans to close a Wisconsin cheese plant as dairy markets shift. Public Health & Safety: Iowa officials warned about kratom’s risks as the DEA moves certain kratom-related compounds toward Schedule I status. Community & Recovery: Addison County’s Peer Recovery Center held a grand opening for its permanent Middlebury home.
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