AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRail Upgrade: Amtrak’s first new Airo trainset has arrived in Seattle, kicking off a nationwide rollout meant to replace aging cars on major routes—including the Amtrak Cascades line that runs through the Pacific Northwest. Northern Lights Watch: A stronger-than-usual aurora may dip farther south than normal this weekend, with Vermont and nearby states in the “maybe you’ll see a faint glow” zone. PFAS Pressure in Bennington County: Vermont officials and residents are responding to ongoing concerns about PFAS/PFOA contamination in South Bennington and Shaftsbury, including state support for well testing and talks tied to the shuttered ChemFab site. Health & Safety: Tick bite ER visits are rising, and Vermont is also moving ahead with a ban on the toxic herbicide paraquat. Local Business Gripes: Vermont small-business owners are speaking out about credit card fees that keep climbing, with some saying they’re forced to pass costs to customers. Weather: Expect summerlike warmth with mostly sunny skies and only brief, isolated shower chances.
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