AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPolitical fundraising scrutiny: ActBlue continues to accept money from thousands of candidates, including Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, even as fraud concerns grow after a Michigan donor story raised questions about unusually large giving. Social Security & student debt: Sanders is pushing the Stop Social Security Garnishment Act to block seniors’ Social Security checks from being withheld over old student loan debt. Vermont public safety: Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak addressed weekend violence, including assaults and a fatal knife incident, and urged stronger gun laws while citing downtown police coverage. Local fraud watch: Williston tied for third among Vermont cities with two BBB Scam Tracker reports in July, with healthcare-related scams the most common category. Gas prices: Vermont’s average gas price held around $4.12 per gallon, with Burlington averaging $4.13. Business/tech: Rigorous Technology added former Amazon Robotics executive Kelly Riedel to its board as it rolls out its factory-robot operating system. Economic pressure point: A new study shows a widening homebuying income gap in many states, with Hawaii the worst and Vermont among the states facing affordability strain.
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