AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI Wealth Plan: President Trump says he’s exploring a federal stake in major AI firms—“pieces” of companies that could be shared with the public—after talks with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and amid growing bipartisan interest in “universal basic capital.” Vermont Energy & Data Centers: A Vermont veto fight over protections for future large-scale AI data centers ended when lawmakers failed to override Gov. Scott’s veto, keeping the status quo. Offshore Wind Lawsuit: Vermont AG and other states sue the Trump administration over a “sham deal” to pay TotalEnergies about $928 million to cancel New York offshore wind leases, arguing it swaps clean energy and union jobs for oil and gas. Vermont Economy: Ski Vermont reports the strongest skier visits in about a decade—over 4 million visits and a 4.7% jump—fueling summer-to-fall optimism. Fraud & Banking: Federal authorities arrested suspects tied to a $500,000+ wire fraud scheme targeting Vermont banks and credit unions. Local Housing: Montpelier’s Turret House shelter opened with 18 beds, aiming to ease pressure on downtown businesses as homelessness rises. Food & Business: Vermont Smoke & Cure expands nationally with new A.1. and Lea & Perrins meat sticks.
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