Vermont Homelessness Overhaul: Gov. Phil Scott signed H.938, creating a single Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum with stronger disability protections, tailored expectations, permanent supportive housing, and a clearer framework for the state’s response. Vermont Data Privacy: Scott also signed S.71, the Vermont Data Privacy and Online Surveillance Act, giving the Vermont attorney general centralized enforcement and new limits on how covered businesses collect and use personal data, with the law taking effect Jan. 1, 2028. Dairy Job Losses: Dairy Farmers of America will idle its St. Albans processing plant and close the adjoining farm store Aug. 17, affecting about 80 employees, with milk rerouted to other DFA facilities. Vermont Yankee Redevelopment Talks: Vernon officials are weighing early, unfinalized proposals for the former Vermont Yankee site, including battery storage, a small nuclear reactor, and a possible data center. Clean Water Planning: The state DEC is seeking public comment on a draft five-year Tactical Basin Plan for the Upper Connecticut River Basin, outlining dozens of restoration and protection actions. Transportation Costs: AOT says new “Notch” truck penalties will jump to $10,000 (and higher for repeat offenses) starting July 1. Energy Costs: A new Energy Action Network analysis estimates fossil-fuel price increases have cost Vermont drivers and fuel oil customers about $124 million since the Iran war began. Local Business & Hiring: Ocean State Job Lot is holding hiring events in St. Johnsbury later this month for part-time and seasonal roles. Cabot Hosiery Leadership: Cabot Hosiery Mills named David Steel VP of Product & Innovation to lead product development and innovation.