Vermont policy & economy: Vermont lawmakers are still debating what they accomplished after the session, with Democrats pointing to education funding changes and new housing money while Republicans and housing advocates say the cost-of-living and housing crisis needs more action. Burlington downtown rebound: Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak says Church Street is “back,” citing police rebuilding, Main Street construction wrap-up, and more events, while local businesses report rising foot traffic. Workforce & training: Central Vermont Career Center is weighing a first-ever November bond vote for a satellite campus, but the timeline hinges on a new executive facilities committee. Energy & climate infrastructure: A study for Northwest utilities says Washington and Oregon may need wind and solar projects covering about Vermont’s size to hit climate goals, raising concerns about local opposition. Agriculture & health: Vermont’s paraquat restrictions are part of a wider fight as Australia keeps the herbicide legal under tighter rules despite Parkinson’s disease concerns. Tech & ownership: Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and Trump are both floating ways to give the public a stake in AI profits, with Sanders proposing a 50% tax on AI stock to fund $1,000 annual payments. Local business spotlight: The Audiobook Experience in Shelburne is helping authors record and connect with audiences, while a regional B2B Golf Classic continues to fund chamber and economic development work.