AGP Executive Report
Last update: 35 minutes agoMaine Politics: Graham Platner won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate and will face Sen. Susan Collins in November, a race drawing national attention as Democrats try to flip a key seat. Public Health & Environment: Vermont became the first state to ban paraquat, an herbicide linked to Parkinson’s disease, with a phase-out expected for the small number of growers who use it. Local Government & Resilience: Montpelier approved $81,040 to help develop a “River’s Edge Master Plan” aimed at flood mitigation, dam removal, and safer public access. Community & Mental Health: Vermont Mad Pride returns to Burlington for its 10th year on July 11, with a march, rally, and accessibility-focused celebration for psychiatric survivors and “mad” people. Education & Local Life: Burlington High School’s move out of the old Macy’s location marks the end of the “Downtown BHS” chapter after years of pandemic-era relocation. Immigration & Work: Undocumented dairy workers in Vermont say they’re living in fear after immigration raids, with advocates describing arrests and deportations. Arts & Culture: The Bennington Museum opened a major Shirley Jackson archive exhibit, “Images and Metaphors,” spotlighting her life through letters, manuscripts, and personal objects.
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