AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoVermont Politics: The Vermont GOP is naming Jace Laquerre of Milton as a “placeholder” Republican challenger to Chittenden County State’s Attorney Sarah George, with Laquerre saying he wouldn’t serve if elected—an approach George calls an attempt to bypass voters. State Budget: Gov. Phil Scott is pushing agencies to craft a leaner FY2028 budget, aiming for constrained revenue and room for tax relief. Local Roads: Bennington’s $6.45 million “peanut roundabout” at Route 67A and the Bennington College entrance is substantially complete, and the state is seeking public feedback. Public Health: North Star Health is holding grand openings for three new in-house pharmacies in Charlestown, Springfield, and Londonderry. Environment & Science: U.S. Forest Service and Nature Conservancy Vermont are testing 6,000 young elms injected with Dutch elm disease spores to build future disease-tolerant restoration stock. Tech & Consumer Watch: The FTC filed a major lawsuit against Amazon over alleged manipulative ad pricing, with Vermont among the states joining. Health Alerts: New York City reports new West Nile cases across multiple boroughs, urging residents to prevent mosquito bites.
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