Big Tech Accountability: The FTC and 22 state attorneys general, including Vermont’s, sued Amazon over alleged “secret ad surcharge” practices, claiming the company manipulated its real-time ad auctions to inflate prices for more than 1 million advertisers, with costs potentially passed to consumers. Energy & Climate Policy: A federal judge blocked New York’s $75 billion “climate Superfund” law, ruling it’s preempted by the federal Clean Air Act—an outcome that could chill similar state efforts. Vermont Business & Growth: Navitas says its Gen 5 GaNFast power chips will begin shipping from a U.S. manufacturing setup in Burlington, Vermont, via GlobalFoundries—aimed at strengthening the domestic supply chain for AI and critical infrastructure. Trade Pressure on Vermont: Sen. Peter Welch highlighted how tariff retaliation between the U.S. and Canada is hitting Vermont businesses, including at Jay Peak Resort, and said he’s drafting legislation to protect the economy. Local Economy Watch: Caliber expanded into New England by acquiring Key Collision, adding Vermont locations to its broader collision-repair network. Workforce & Community: Vermont Care Partners will recognize direct support professionals Sept. 9 at the State House lawn, spotlighting recruitment and retention challenges in the DSP workforce. Consumer Costs: GasBuddy forecasts Labor Day gas prices at $4.03 nationally and $4.23 in Vermont, the highest on record for the holiday.