AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUtility & energy policy: New England governors (including Vermont) are pushing back on a proposed NextEra–Dominion utility merger, warning it would give the combined company “unprecedented leverage” over the region’s power system. Trade & prices: The collapse of U.S.-Canada trade talks is triggering new tariffs, with analysts warning the policy is in flux and could keep pressure on consumer prices. Health & safety: FDA-linked recalls expanded after a second Texas compounding pharmacy pulled injectable glutathione in 14 states due to elevated bacterial endotoxin levels, including Vermont. Housing & consumer protection: A coalition of state attorneys general, including Vermont, sued to block new federal escrow rules that could eliminate interest payments for homeowners. Local business & community: Supporters of Vital Communities’ town listservs are working to keep the email forums alive after the nonprofit said it would end support and shift to Front Porch Forum. Workforce & grants: A River Valley Employment Fair is set for Sept. 25, and Vermont’s Building Communities’ Grants Program is open for up to $25,000 in matching funds. Vermont economy snapshot: Gas prices remain elevated, with Franklin County midgrade hitting $4.49 in the week ending Aug. 15.
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