AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoVermont Tech Hub: The Vermont Gallium Nitride Tech Hub (V-GAN) opened in South Burlington, giving regional companies a lower-cost place to prototype and test gallium nitride electronics after federal funding delays nearly derailed the project. Climate & Regulation: Michigan AG Dana Nessel joined a multistate lawsuit challenging an EPA rollback that would weaken hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) phase-down deadlines—an effort framed as protecting air quality after wildfire-smoke season. Biotech in Vermont Waters: Researchers reported a rare transmissible cancer in brown bullhead catfish from Lake Memphremagog, a Vermont-Quebec lake, with lesions found at unusually high rates; scientists say the fish are safe for humans to handle. Data Centers & Power Costs: Vermont is among states facing data-center permitting pressure as federal and state moves push for “ratepayer protection” so grid upgrade costs don’t land on electricity bills. Local Tech & AI in Industry: VIP, a Vermont Business Magazine feature, launched an AI suite for beverage pricing and forecasting—built on industry data and aimed at speeding decisions across the three-tier system. State Policy: Gov. Phil Scott signed an executive order prioritizing local media in state advertising, a move aimed at keeping rural Vermont from being ignored.
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