AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI & Data Centers: Lawmakers are trying to curb AI data-center growth, but most bills stall in Congress as Republicans split and tech giants (including Meta and Google) pour money into the debate. Energy & Power Markets: Vermont’s Vernon Yankee site is back in play after PowerTransitions signed a lease, with plans still unclear—ranging from batteries to possible SMRs and even a data center. Climate Resilience: Vermont is bracing for a summer shaped by stronger extreme weather, with recent warming and heavier rainfall trends raising flood and storm risk. Agriculture Funding: USDA opened enrollment for the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers program, sending $1.625B to help producers hit by higher input costs and trade disruptions. Local Business & Community: The Governor’s Inn in Ludlow welcomed new owners after a ribbon-cutting, signaling fresh momentum for a historic hospitality property. Tech, Jobs & Wealth: Bernie Sanders used Elon Musk’s trillionaire milestone to renew pressure on wealth concentration and the political power of Big Tech. Vermont Culture: The Pride Center of Vermont is working on a comeback after closing last fall for lack of funding.
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