AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoForensic DNA in Vermont: The Senate passed the bipartisan Carla Walker Act, boosting funding for forensic genetic genealogy DNA work to help solve cold cases; Vermont State Police recently used the approach to identify a Hartland man missing since 2001. Cybersecurity training: The National Guard and partners including Vermont took part in the regional Combined Adriatic Cyber Endeavor (CACE) 2026 exercise, building shared defenses across multiple countries. AI policy fight: Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders pushed an AI sovereign wealth fund idea, while Trump floated a plan to have AI firms “give back” to the public—sparking debate over how (and whether) equity should be shared. Public health & environment: A new review links pesticide exposure during pregnancy and early childhood to higher risks of childhood leukemia and brain tumors; another report finds PFAS from ski waxing can linger even after bans. Local tech & science: UVM Extension shared guidance on identifying the invasive jumping worm in Vermont gardens, and a Vermont meteorology piece looks at what El Niño could mean for Northeast summer weather.
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