AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAmazon Ad Lawsuit: The FTC and 22 state attorneys general, including Vermont, sued Amazon alleging a “secret ad surcharge” scheme that inflated prices for more than 1 million advertisers by over $20 billion since 2019. Local Courts & Public Safety: Vermont GOP named Milton software engineer Jace Laquerre as a “placeholder” challenger to Chittenden County State’s Attorney Sarah George, while Montpelier’s police chief search moves forward after multiple departures. Healthcare Policy: Vermont’s reference-based pricing rollout is set to standardize hospital services under Act 68, aiming to cut costs by fiscal year 2027. Health & Science: New migraine prevention guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology and American Headache Society expand options, including newer CGRP-targeting drugs. Community & Services: Addison County’s Peer Recovery Center is holding a grand opening for its new permanent home in Middlebury. Weather & Safety Notes: A winter forecast map tied to a strengthening El Niño suggests mostly mild conditions with colder pockets in parts of New England; Vermont State Police also reported a single-vehicle crash in Fletcher with minor injuries. Consumer Alert: A white rice recall expanded to a dozen states, including Vermont—officials warn not to eat the affected Lundberg products.
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