Vermont Politics & Elections: Vermont’s fall ballot is shaping up with statewide races plus two proposed constitutional amendments—one on labor rights and one on equal protection—while Gov. Phil Scott faces Democratic challenger Amanda Janoo amid his weakest approval ratings in a decade. Healthcare & Community: The White River Junction VA Healthcare System says the Brattleboro VA clinic will resume normal operations Sept. 1 after repairs, with veterans able to book through the clinic’s specialty, primary care, and mental health lines. Public Health: UVM is recruiting volunteers 65+ for a Phase 3 trial of an investigational vaccine aimed at preventing C. diff, a hospital- and long-term-care-associated infection. Business & Banking: KeyBank named Mark Williams New England business banking market leader, covering Massachusetts plus Maine, Vermont, and Connecticut. Energy & Costs: GasBuddy reports the cheapest premium gas in Chittenden County hit $4.99/g in the week ending Aug. 22, with Vermont’s premium average at $5.14/g. Trade & Local Economy: Sen. Peter Welch is hosting a Sept. 1 event near the U.S.-Canada border with Vermont businesses and farmers to push back on Trump’s trade war with Canada. Tech & Culture: Google Maps has started showing “Lake America” for U.S. users after Trump’s executive order, while Canadians continue to see “Lake Ontario.” Local Agriculture: Runamok, the Vermont maple brand, marks its 10th year by naming Ashley Wainer CEO and Kelly Murnaghan CMO.