AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy Prices: GasBuddy reports the lowest Windham County premium price at $4.99/gal (week ending May 9), while Vermont’s statewide premium average rose to $5.45/gal—still volatile as global oil markets react to Iran-related shipping risk. Climate Policy Fight: Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman is pushing the “Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026,” aiming to shut down climate-related lawsuits and block states like Vermont from using climate “superfund” statutes. Local Industry & Jobs: GlobalFoundries is seeking a new owner for its Williston campus, asking the town to expand allowable uses to boost sale value as office space sits largely empty. Housing & Community Building: Middlebury College is moving ahead with housing and job growth plans, including the first 80 units of a planned 250-home development. Arts & Culture: Studio Place Arts’ “Milk Cans, Bees & Maple Trees” spotlights Vermont farm life through 33 artists, while Bookstock returns to Woodstock this weekend. Business Watch: Ann Clark is expanding beyond cookie cutters with five new gourmet baking mixes made in Rutland.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.