AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoVermont Agritourism Push: Vermont’s new “Seek and Savor” campaign is rolling out to spotlight farm stays, food experiences, and local businesses—aiming to bring more visitors back to the state’s working farms. Rural Workforce & Education: U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon visited Essex’s Center for Technology and Vermont State University’s Williston Campus, highlighting hands-on training in construction, health, and engineering as a talent pipeline for Vermont employers. EV Market Shift: New data shows Vermont’s EV count is up to nearly 21,000, with higher gas prices and cheaper used EVs plus discounted charging rates driving interest. Local Infrastructure & Housing: Brattleboro is set for a June 24 grand opening of a new Amtrak station with level boarding, while Milton planning commission applicants are debating growth pressures tied to the Hourglass project. Energy Policy Fight: Vermont is part of a multi-state lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s offshore wind lease buyout deal with TotalEnergies, arguing it’s unlawful and threatens jobs and clean-energy goals. Public Health Monitoring: A proposed CDC wastewater surveillance funding cut has raised alarms as a new COVID “cicada” variant spreads. Food & Manufacturing: Vermont Smoke & Cure is launching nationwide A.1. and Lea & Perrins meat sticks made in its Vermont smokehouse.
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