Healthcare & Rural Access: Copley Hospital is opening the Copley Express Lab in Morrisville on Aug. 3, aiming to keep Lamoille County testing local after decisions that would have routed services out of state. State Policy & Finance: Vermont enacted commercial financing licensing and disclosure rules for merchant cash advances, revenue-based financing, and factoring, with licensing starting July 1, 2027. Workforce & Construction: AGC Vermont is backing the new AGC Vermont Leadership Academy with Northfield Savings Bank Foundation support, partnering with Vermont Works for Women to grow skilled-trades leadership. Transportation & EV Buildout: Vermont’s Agency of Transportation issued an RFQ to qualify electric vehicle charging providers for future public charging projects along key routes. Public Safety & Infrastructure: AGC/VT is pushing for a new federal highway, bridge and transit funding bill, citing strong voter support in a national survey. Local Business & Community: Rock Point School’s Wiffle Fest raised more than $34,000, with 11 Vermont businesses sponsoring the event. Military Procurement: BAE Systems delivered 19 Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicles, including to the Vermont National Guard’s Army Mountain Warfare School.