AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoVermont Politics: Economist Amanda Janoo won the Democratic primary for governor, beating Aly Richards, and will face Gov. Phil Scott in November; the race was framed as an anti-establishment challenge with Janoo promising “free healthcare” and a major rethink of how Vermont taxes and plans for housing and childcare. Vermont Elections: Vermont also set its Democratic slate for statewide offices after Tuesday’s primaries, including Molly Gray for lieutenant governor and Tim Ashe for state auditor, with Phil Scott running unopposed on the GOP side. Local Law Enforcement: Chittenden County Sheriff Daniel Gamelin defeated Kevin Bloom in the Democratic primary, keeping the sheriff’s seat in the hands of an incumbent with a long career in the department. Public Safety: Vermont State Police reported a fatal crash in Mt. Tabor on Aug. 10 involving a 17-year-old driver and a 17-year-old passenger, with one fatality and other injuries. Wildlife & Outdoors: Vermont Fish and Wildlife reminded hunters that waterfowl blinds can’t be placed before the first Saturday in September, and must be removed by set deadlines—Feb. 15 for Lake Champlain, May 15 for other waters. Arts & Environment: Three Vermont artists are using foraged materials like leaves, grapevines, and clay to make eco-prints and natural-dye works, turning local land into studio supplies.
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