AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoVermont Politics & Courts: A federal judge temporarily blocked key parts of a new USPS vote-by-mail rule after a coalition of states argued compliance before the Nov. 3 midterms was “practically impossible,” raising concerns about disenfranchisement. Public Safety & Privacy: The debate over Flock automated license plate readers keeps spreading, with Tempe, Arizona turning them off over civil-liberties concerns and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders backing new limits. State Government & Funding: Sen. Peter Welch says FEMA will send $7.84 million to Vermont for infrastructure recovery from 2017-2024 flooding and landslides, including repairs to culverts, train tracks, a bridge, and Hardwick’s hydro upgrades. Health: Vermont’s latest youth survey shows teen mental health is improving overall, with fewer teens reporting poor mental health and lower vaping rates. Environment & Policy: Vermont regulators are working on rules for depackaging equipment as organics recovery grows, aiming to reduce contamination while balancing different facility needs. Local Notes: Vermont’s bear hunting proposal would reshape seasons and tag rules, and a Burlington-area court case continues to draw attention to public safety.
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