AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoVermont Politics & Rights: Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark released a protest-rights guide spelling out First Amendment protections and limits as she faces scrutiny over prosecuting protesters. Statehouse Watch: Three candidates are vying for Vermont state Treasurer, setting up a close race with incumbent Mike Pieciak, Republican Lynn LaFleur, and Progressive Zachary Hampl. Public Safety & Health: Support staff and technical professionals at UVMMC authorized a strike after contract talks stalled, citing staffing levels and “safe staffing” demands. Climate & Energy Lawsuits: States and cities sued the Trump administration over EPA rollbacks of power-plant emissions limits, arguing the changes will worsen pollution and health impacts. Surveillance Debate: Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced The Ban Flock Act to block federal use of automatic license plate readers, arguing they erode privacy. Local Community: Vital Communities will transfer 38 town listservs to a new nonprofit, UVLists, with the switch expected to finish by month’s end.
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