AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoNorthern Lights Watch: NOAA forecasts a G1 (minor) geomagnetic storm from a June 26 solar eruption, with auroras potentially visible across up to 19 states, including Vermont, if skies cooperate. Vermont Health Tech: UVM’s Stephen T. Higgins won an NIDA award to test a smartphone-based rewards program to help pregnant people quit smoking, aiming for a future FDA digital intervention. Privacy & Health Data: Vermont’s new Data Privacy and Online Surveillance Act (effective 2028) adds extra rules for consumer health data, including privacy notices, limits on collection, and higher-risk processing assessments. Public Health Science: Vermont officials shared guidance on spotting cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) blooms and what to do to protect people and pets. Agriculture Under Climate Stress: UVM Extension is studying whether pasture irrigation is worth the cost as hotter, drier stretches and heavier downpours become more common. Local Tech/Policy: Vermont police license-plate surveillance reportedly used an out-of-state camera loophole despite state limits. AI Policy: Bernie Sanders unveiled a plan for public ownership of half of the largest AI companies via a sovereign wealth fund funded by a one-time 50% tax on AI stock. Business/Industry: Peak Processing expanded into the US THC beverage market with a Fryday Kush manufacturing deal.
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