Burlington Downtown: The City of Burlington is throwing a Main Street Block Party this weekend to mark near-complete construction on a major downtown upgrade, with wider sidewalks, a protected bike lane, new lighting and public art aimed at boosting foot traffic and future development. Road & Transit: The state’s weekly AOT construction report flags paving and ramp closures on I-89 and I-91 that will affect commuters across multiple days. Vermont Dairy: Vermont dairy processors’ recent closures are squeezing farms as costs rise and processing shifts west, with local producers struggling to compete as national protein demand doesn’t translate into Vermont profits. Consumer & Enforcement: Vermont and other states secured a $45 million Cash App settlement tied to deceptive practices, including failures to screen new users; Vermont AG Charity Clark highlighted the marketplace impact. Policy & Tech: Lawmakers are trying to curb AI data center growth, but bills are stalled in Congress amid heavy lobbying from major tech firms. Energy Infrastructure: National Grid is advancing a multi-year, $470M transmission-line upgrade through Vermont and New Hampshire, with work phased over four years. Public Safety: Vermont AG Anne Lopez joined a multistate push urging the FCC to strengthen rules to block scammers from using legitimate phone numbers for robocalls.