AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPrivacy & policing: A federal appeals court covering Vermont ruled border agents can search travelers’ phones without suspicion, and a separate federal judge called Flock “indiscriminate mass surveillance,” adding new pressure on automatic license plate reader use. Vermont politics & policy: Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced the Ban Flock Act to restrict federal ALPR and vehicle-location data access, keeping Vermont’s privacy debate front and center. Healthcare & workforce: Community College of Vermont won a $790,000 grant to expand a statewide licensed nursing assistant training hub, aiming to close gaps in the care workforce. Local community & business: Vermont Historical Society acquired Big Heavy World’s music collection, preserving decades of Vermont music history; and Float Away Wellness Spa announced a partnership with UVM Athletics to bring floatation therapy to student-athletes. Affordability & voting: ACA marketplace plan selections fell as premiums rose, while a guide explains Vermont’s vote-by-mail rules and deadlines. Community calendar: Cider Days returns to Belmont Oct. 10-11 with live music, vendors, and fresh cider.
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