AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI policy fight: Sen. Bernie Sanders unveiled the American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, proposing a one-time 50% stock “tax” on the biggest AI firms to seed a roughly $7T government fund that would pay a 5% annual dividend—projected as $1,000+ per American—while giving the public voting power. Vermont privacy update: Gov. Phil Scott signed the Vermont Data Privacy and Online Surveillance Act, making Vermont the 23rd state with a comprehensive privacy law; it takes effect Jan. 1, 2028. Data center backlash: New York’s legislature passed a statewide moratorium on large data centers, and the broader grassroots push is spreading nationwide as lawmakers weigh power and water impacts. Local tech & community: Vermont’s Shock acquired Dono to expand its Bee app ecosystem for volunteer management and in-kind delivery, with a Common Ground 2026 Summit reveal. Manufacturing & 3D printing: BigRep partnered with Vermont-based Massive Dimension to add pellet-based extrusion to its large-format 3D printing platform. Public safety: St. Johnsbury police are investigating a fourth bomb threat at Weidmann Electrical Technology; the building was searched and reopened. STEM in the valley: Smokey House Center launched a Community Science program with a public caterpillar count featuring The Caterpillar Lab. Agriculture & science: A new agroecology podcast series spotlights researchers and farmers on resilient, sustainable food systems. Health watch: Quebec officials warn raccoon rabies is spreading into more urban areas, including parts near Vermont.
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