AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoVermont Politics: The Vermont Supreme Court has reinstated Gov. Phil Scott’s return-to-office order for state employees, overturning a Labor Relations Board decision that had blocked the mandate. AI and National Security: A coalition of 23 states, including Vermont’s AG, is urging Congress to set federal AI safety rules, warning that unchecked systems could threaten critical infrastructure and national security. Health Care: The Pines at Rutland has been selected for Rural Health Transformation funding to expand ventilator-capable nursing home capacity. Elections Watch: A new UNH poll shows Democrat Amanda Janoo narrowly leading Gov. Scott in the governor’s race, with the race described as a statistical tie. Public Safety: Vermont State Police issued traffic alerts for Route 104 in Fairfax, Route 35 in Athens, and I-89 Southbound, with at least some incidents later cleared. Local Life: Vermont Cider Lab in Essex earned national recognition in USA Today’s best-cideries reader awards. Labor: Support staff at UVM Medical Center are voting on whether to authorize a strike over pay and staffing concerns.
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