AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoManufacturing & Workforce: BDCC is hosting a Brattleboro Regional Manufacturing event Oct. 8 with facility tours and a panel on Southern Vermont’s manufacturing economy and evolving workforce needs. Energy & Policy: A coalition of eight East Coast attorneys general, including Vermont, sued the Trump administration over offshore wind lease buyouts, challenging $1.4 billion payments tied to projects off New York and New Jersey. AI Governance: A week of debate intensified around AI safety and regulation, with lawmakers and state AGs pushing Congress for federal rules as public concern grows. Local Infrastructure: Crews are continuing major I-89 and bridge work, including paving and long-term restrictions near Exit 3, with impacts expected through fall 2027. Environment & Schools: Hartford Memorial Middle School crews found low-concentration PCBs in paint during a chimney replacement project; materials were removed and disposed of, with future disruption flagged for abatement. Community & Waste Reduction: Burlington’s Old North End Repair Cafe highlights Vermont’s growing repair culture as residents look for ways to cut landfill-bound waste. Fuel Prices: Gas prices stayed volatile nationally, with Vermont averaging about $4.42 for regular in the week ending Sept. 19, while diesel in Franklin County averaged $6.25. Transit: Tri-Valley Transit marks 50 years with community food drives, including a Montpelier collection Oct. 3 benefiting the Montpelier Food Pantry.
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