Amazon Antitrust/Consumer Protection: Vermont AG Raoul joins the FTC and 22 states in a lawsuit accusing Amazon of secretly inflating prices in its digital ad auctions via an undisclosed “secret ad surcharge” scheme, alleging tens of billions in revenue over more than seven years. Homelessness & Housing Ops: Vermont is tightening access to state motel vouchers as part of the Vermont Homeless Response Continuum—ending evening/weekend entry through 211 and requiring calls to the state during business hours, with fewer rooms and shorter stays. Local Business Growth: Skida is using NuOrder to reduce wholesale friction tied to its print-heavy product line and improve inventory flow. Workforce/Education: The Manufacturing Collaborative at Vermont State University’s Randolph campus is expanding advanced manufacturing training by matching students’ initiative with real industry problem-solving. Energy/Infrastructure: Maine regulators approved a major northern Maine wind farm and transmission project that could lower long-term power costs, though it faces potential federal review. Courts/Policy: A federal judge struck down New York’s $75B climate “Superfund” law as preempted by federal law, a major signal for similar state efforts. Vermont Community & Civic Life: Vermont Business Magazine highlights Constitution Day programming in Burlington focused on free speech and the press, plus local historic and business openings.