AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAI Policy Push: Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar unveiled a sweeping bill to create a Department of Artificial Intelligence, pause advanced AI development until federal safety rules land, and permanently ban “artificial superintelligence.” Workforce & Ownership: Vermont State Treasurer Mike Pieciak will chair a task force to expand employee ownership, aiming to help retiring owners preserve local businesses and jobs. Drug Pricing Accountability: AG Kwame Raoul and a bipartisan coalition urged consumers to file claims tied to generic drug price-inflation settlements, after court approval of the distribution plan. Offshore Wind Legal Fight: Vermont joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging Trump administration offshore wind lease buybacks, arguing the deals reroute money to fossil fuels and harm clean-energy jobs. Vermont Energy/Forestry: Regulators are temporarily loosening environmental rules for wood-burning power plants to keep loggers working after a major paper mill stopped buying local wood scraps. Local Infrastructure: Woodstock closed the Mill Road bridge after cracks were found in floor beams; engineers are expected to advise on repairs this week. Agritourism for Farmers: Airbnb and American Farmland Trust launched “Farm to Stay,” offering Vermont farmers up to $10,000 to boost income through farm-led tourism. Community & Transit: Tri-Valley Transit’s 50th anniversary includes regional food drives, including a Montpelier collection Oct. 3.
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