AI Wealth-Share Push: Sen. Bernie Sanders is advancing a plan to tax the biggest AI firms at 50% and funnel the value into a sovereign wealth fund that would pay Americans and fund programs like healthcare, education, and housing—while President Trump signals openness to government equity stakes in AI partnerships. Vermont Yankee Redevelopment: Community and state officials are weighing future uses for the shuttered Vermont Yankee site, with options discussed including data centers, a nuclear reactor, or battery storage. St. Johnsbury Housing for Workers: ARPA grants are helping move the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital employee housing project forward, with a development partner hoped for in 2027. Manufacturing Security: Vermont State Police are investigating a bomb threat at Weidmann Electrical Technology—the fourth similar incident at the St. Johnsbury manufacturer in recent months. Storm Recovery: Cleanup continues after EF-1 tornadoes hit Woodstock and Lincoln, with crews assessing roof and structural damage. Local Business Leadership: Hub International named Paul Collins Northeast Area President, expanding his role across HUB New England and HUB Northeast. Education & Food Costs: A report explains how school meals are funded, highlighting the tight link between reimbursements and program budgets. Energy Watch: Gas prices are easing nationally as summer travel ramps up, with AAA reporting the average below $4. Vermont Ski Economy: Ski Vermont says the 2025–26 season delivered Vermont’s strongest winter in more than a decade, boosting skier visits statewide.