Data Privacy & Legal Action: Edelson Lechtzin says it’s investigating the Gallagher Transport International breach after the customs broker disclosed exposure of sensitive data, including Social Security numbers, affecting at least 14 Vermont residents. AI & Energy Policy: Angie Nixon wants to co-sponsor Bernie Sanders’ federal moratorium on new data centers, arguing the buildout could repeat harms seen at Superfund sites. Healthcare Costs: ACA open enrollment for 2027 is set to bring higher premiums, insurer exits, and subsidy changes that could reshape coverage choices for Vermonters. Housing Market: Vermont’s market is tilting back toward buyers as listings rise and homes take longer to sell, though affordability remains a major drag. Medicare Advantage Fallout: Vermont’s Medicare Advantage options have collapsed from eight plans to three, leaving nearly two-thirds of beneficiaries without access to coverage in many areas. Schools & Community Planning: Harwood’s district is weighing school consolidation to avoid steep budget penalties, while Act 170 merger work is moving forward across Vermont. Public Safety & Environment: Vermont DEC is urging shoreland owners to skip dock aeration devices that can create unsafe open-water pools, and Vermont Fish & Wildlife is closing a Hatchery Cove corridor to protect landlocked Atlantic salmon during fall spawning. Local Business & Community: Efficiency Vermont recognized Vermont State University for energy-saving upgrades, cutting costs by more than $600,000 annually.