Energy & Costs: AAA reports gas prices are reversing course and starting to rise again, with the national average up 5 cents overnight to about $3.84 as crude stays near $70 and uncertainty around the U.S.-Iran ceasefire keeps pressure on fuel markets. Health Care Policy: Gov. Phil Scott signed an executive order launching a Healthcare Affordability Initiative aimed at lowering Vermont health insurance costs and expanding affordable choices, with some changes headed to the legislature in 2027. Vermont Dairy: Farmers and lawmakers met in North Hero to discuss dairy strain after multiple processing-plant closures and DFA’s plan to idle the St. Albans creamery, highlighting ongoing pressure on Vermont’s farm economy. Renewables Permitting: Scott vetoed a renewable-energy bill that supporters said would streamline project definitions, arguing it could treat multiple facilities as one and unintentionally slow or complicate permitting. Food & Agriculture: Jasper Hill Farm’s Winnimere won Best of Show again at the American Cheese Society competition, adding to Vermont’s cheese momentum. Risk Management in Health Care: Vermont’s captive insurance division is spotlighted for how captives help hospitals manage claims and incentivize patient-safety programs. Housing Data: A new analysis flags Vermont’s high vacancy rate, with empty homes not for sale and not listed for rent, feeding the affordability debate. Weather Disruption: The Great American State Fair on the National Mall was evacuated and key events postponed due to extreme weather.