AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEV Market Watch: Vermont has topped 20,000 EVs on the road, with Drive Electric Vermont data pointing to rising interest as gas prices stay high and home charging discounts can bring “fuel” costs to about $1/gallon. Affordable Housing: Waterbury opened Marsh House Apartments in downtown, a 26-unit mixed-income project with supports for residents facing homelessness and for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Food & Beverage Industry: Vermont Smoke & Cure is teaming with Kraft Heinz’s A.1. and Lea & Perrins to launch new nationwide meat sticks, while the Burlington Wine & Food Festival returns June 27 with 75+ exhibitors at Hula on the waterfront. Banking: Beacon Bank earned a top Newsweek “Best Regional Banks” rating, highlighting its Vermont branch footprint. Energy & Policy: Vermont is among states suing the Trump administration over a $1 billion offshore wind cancellation deal tied to TotalEnergies, arguing it’s illegal and could raise energy costs. Aviation Innovation: U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy flew on Beta Technologies’ electric aircraft during a Vermont visit, underscoring next-gen air mobility and charging buildout. Public Health & Safety: Kratom regulation is accelerating nationwide as poisonings rise, with Vermont readers likely to see more local debate over bans and controls. Workforce & Training: Community College of Vermont is set to graduate nearly 500 this weekend, with a commencement speaker focused on mission-driven impact.
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