AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoVermont Politics & Elections: Killington’s select board pushed back on a candidate using the Sherburne Memorial Library for a meet-and-greet, citing town policy on political use of facilities, though the event proceeded. State Government & Courts: A Burlington judge denied a man accused of shooting three Palestinian college students a new lawyer, clearing the way for trial jury selection Sept. 10. Federal Watch: Vermont Sen. Peter Welch joined other senators pressing DOJ officials over subpoenas to New York Times reporters tied to coverage of security concerns on Trump’s Air Force One. Health & Safety: Brattleboro Memorial Hospital faces mounting pressure as residents rally to keep its birth center open, warning closure would hit the region hard. Consumer & Privacy: Vermont’s AG Liz Murrill announced a multistate 23andMe settlement over the 2023 genetic data breach, with limited recovery from the bankruptcy estate. Community & Housing: Newport residents staged a campout after the city removed benches and tables from the boardwalk, arguing it targets people experiencing homelessness. Environment & Wildlife: Vermont Fish and Wildlife is investigating an illegally killed black bear dumped in the Connecticut River. National Policy: A major U.S. science body is set to release a climate attribution report as Republicans challenge the work and push back on climate-linked lawsuits. Business & Culture: Ben & Jerry’s Foundation says it will suspend operations unless a legal ruling restores funding after its corporate parent cut support.
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