AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI Policy Push: Gov. Phil Scott signed an executive order creating a Vermont Artificial Intelligence Economic Task Force, naming Neale Lunderville as chair and tasking the group with shaping how small Vermont employers adopt AI. Housing & Wetlands: A key legislative rules panel objected to wetlands regulatory changes meant to speed homebuilding under Scott’s housing executive order—an early flashpoint over how fast Vermont can grow without triggering environmental pushback. PFAS Watch in Bennington: Vermont is expanding free bottled water and well testing for residents in southern Bennington and Shaftsbury after PFAS levels were found to have spread and worsened over time. Public Safety: Vermont State Police marked the one-year anniversary of the suspicious death of Brian Bailey in Brandon and are still asking for tips. Community Tech & Education: Across the country, parents are pushing back on classroom tech; Vermont lawmakers are considering letting teachers and parents opt out of using classroom technology. Local Business/Tech: Rigorous Technology in Williston is being honored by the SBA as Vermont’s Small Business Persons of the Year.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.