AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMaine Senate showdown: Graham Platner cruised to the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination and will face Sen. Susan Collins in November, setting up a high-stakes race for control of the chamber. Vermont business & jobs: PC Construction’s Shawn Walsh Hockey Center and Harold Alfond Arena renovation at the University of Maine won a third major industry award, adding to earlier honors for responsible growth and safety. Broadband expansion: Fidium expanded 100% fiber service in Shelburne, bringing multi-gig symmetrical speeds to more than 2,100 homes and businesses. Energy & climate policy: Vermont is accepting applications for a USDA-funded Advanced Wood Heating Assistance program for municipalities, aiming to replace oil and gas with efficient advanced wood systems. Natural resources planning: DEC is rolling out updated wetland maps in more than 100 towns, with public meetings scheduled in June. Public health: A Salmonella outbreak tied to moringa supplements has expanded to 119 cases across 36 states, prompting additional recalls. Local politics: Four candidates filed for the Windham-3 House seats after incumbent Leslie Goldman announced she won’t seek reelection. Child well-being: A new KIDS COUNT report finds child well-being declined nationally from 2019 to 2024, with Vermont among the top-ranked states.
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