AI Ownership Debate: President Trump says he’s exploring ways for the American public to take a stake in leading AI firms, with options discussed ranging from government board seats to taxes or swapping federal funding for equity—while Vermont independent Sen. Bernie Sanders pushes a bolder plan for a 50% public stake via a one-time stock tax. Vermont Higher Ed: UVM is facing a demographic-driven squeeze and a $12M deficit, and it’s betting on a major $175M athletics upgrade to boost enrollment and community use. Renewables Policy: Gov. Phil Scott’s veto of Vermont’s H.710 renewable energy bill is drawing mixed reactions, with supporters and critics arguing over how it could affect wind and community input. Farm & Forestry Funding: Vermont secured $31.7M in USDA Farm Service Agency disaster block grant money for producers and timber losses from 2023–2024 storms, with applications expected to open in 2026. Workforce Signals: Vermont weekly unemployment claims ticked up to 324 for the week ending June 13, staying near summer lows. Data Center Backlash Watch: Ohio activists say they won’t stop their push to ban most large data centers, but they’re shifting the vote to 2027. Insurance & Private Credit: Regulators are tightening scrutiny of life insurers’ private credit exposure and offshore/captive reinsurance structures as states adopt new oversight rules.