AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoOffshore wind legal fight: New York AG Letitia James and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s nearly $1 billion “pay-not-to-play” deal with TotalEnergies to cancel an offshore wind lease off New York, with Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Vermont joining—arguing it’s unlawful and would undercut clean-energy goals and union jobs. Local governance & infrastructure: Shaftsbury’s Select Board declined to apply for a $60,000 VTrans matching grant for a scoping study on safer pedestrian and bike connections to North Bennington. Workforce pipeline: Vermont State University graduated 188 Level IV registered apprenticeship plumbers and electricians, with Gov. Phil Scott highlighting the need to train and retain workers in Vermont. Rural economy & innovation: UVM’s RISE Summit on June 16 will focus on “Partnerships for Rural Prosperity,” including a keynote on “AI and the Future Rural Economy.” Community business spotlight: Ben & Jerry’s says its Stephen Colbert–era Americone Dream flavor isn’t going anywhere—just updated packaging as the “Late Show” host exits. Environment & local costs: Norwich is removing nearly 400 ash trees over four months as emerald ash borer spreads, with the project budgeted at $106,000.
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