AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAI Policy Fight: Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez push a nationwide data-center moratorium, arguing the buildout’s electricity and water demands—and broader risks—are outpacing research and public input. Local Energy & Infrastructure: Vermont Gas names Lindsay Kurrle as its next president and CEO, a leadership shift coming as the state continues major flood recovery and business development work. Wildlife Protection: A federal change to the Endangered Species Act narrows what counts as “harm,” potentially weakening habitat protections that could ripple into Vermont’s conservation plans. Public Health & Coverage: The American Diabetes Association warns Medicaid and ACA changes could leave hundreds of thousands with diabetes without coverage over the coming years. Privacy & Tracking: DecryptAds launches to map adtech partnerships from public site/app files, making it easier to see who’s tracking you. STEM & Community Learning: Vermont Public’s Perseids stargazing coverage highlights astronomy education, even as weather disrupted the live event. Weatherization Milestone: Vermont’s Weatherization Assistance Program marks 50 years, continuing to cut energy costs and improve home safety for low-income households.
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