AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMeta Settlement in Vermont: Vermont is set to receive $92.7 million from Meta’s landmark teen social media settlement, with changes aimed at limiting nighttime use for minors, capping daily time, adding “school mode,” tightening age verification, and turning off like counts and beauty filters. Surveillance Cameras Pushback: Sen. Bernie Sanders says he’ll introduce legislation to stop Flock Safety’s “AI mass surveillance,” arguing the company’s AI cameras and data matching could enable broad identification. Local Business & Housing: Rutland’s “Start-Up Rutland” is being retooled to help new companies stay and grow locally, shifting programming toward customer-building and business fundamentals. Claremont approved 27 affordable apartments via adaptive reuse of a historic mill. Vermont Economy & Infrastructure: Killington leaders secured a $3.48M tax anticipation note to stabilize cash flow and keep projects moving while addressing state concerns about its TIF district. Public Safety & Health: Brattleboro’s VA clinic will reopen Sept. 1 after repairs, and Montpelier police report an alleged assault on medical staff and a doctor. Research & Education: UVM researchers report new Nature findings on bat genes tied to longevity and cancer resistance.
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