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VermontBiz The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced today that it had successfully obtained a judgment in forfeiture for $2,270,202.39 in funds stolen from the Chittenden Solid Waste District (CSWD) in a cyber-enabled fraud scheme. United States District Judge William K. Sessions III signed the order of forfeiture and judgment on July 2, 2026, releasing the funds to the government. According to the settlement agreement in the case, the funds will now be returned to CSWD by the United States Marshals Service.

VermontBiz The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced the signing of a PACT Act lease for the new Outpatient Clinic (OPC) in Cheshire County, N.H., marking a significant step toward expanding access to high-quality health care services for Veterans in the region.

To increase clinical capacity and provide Veterans with more convenient and timely access to VA care, construction and facility preparation are expected to be completed by fall 2028, and the first patient is planned to be seen by spring 2029.

VermontBiz The Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center is proud to announce a transformational $500,000 endowment gift from the Courtney and
Victoria Buffum Family Foundation. The permanent endowment will provide lasting support for the Community Sailing Center’s Adaptive Sailing Program and Diversity Access Initiative, ensuring that sailing remains accessible to individuals of all abilities and backgrounds for generations to come.

Income generated from the endowment will help provide scholarships, adaptive equipment, instructor training, and expanded outreach to communities that have historically faced barriers to participating in sailing and waterfront recreation.

Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems We hope you'll join us for our 91st Annual Meeting, September 17 and 18 at Jay Peak Resort. We have a lively agenda, plus plenty of time for you to network with your colleagues, learn from our sponsors and enjoy the beautiful Northeast Kingdom in the late summer. Our keynote speaker, Ryan Campbell is one of the world’s leading mental health and resilience keynote speakers. His gripping story of adventure and adversity leaves audiences in laughter, tears, and inspiration for action. As a teenager, Ryan became the youngest solo pilot to fly around the world and was named one of Australia’s 50 greatest explorers. But everything changed after a tragic plane crash that left him with a paraplegic diagnosis, told he would never walk again.

Vermont Business Magazine Copley Hospital is launching the Copley Express Lab, a dedicated testing center built on a straightforward belief: high-quality lab testing should be accessible, affordable, and available right here in our community. The new lab, set to open on August 3rd, is located at 607 Washington Highway in Morrisville, right next door to Lamoille Health Partners. It was established in direct response to recent decisions that would route local laboratory services back to out-of-state, for-profit providers. Copley has the expertise, infrastructure, and capacity to perform these services locally, and based on available comparison data, at a competitive price.

Vermont Business Magazine The City of Burlington is embarking on the next phase of its search for a permanent Chief of Police with the formation of a hiring committee to evaluate several candidates recruited with support from the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). “The next Chief of Police will play a vital role in continuing the Burlington Police Department's ongoing rebuilding efforts, strengthening public trust, and ensuring the department is well-positioned to meet Burlington’s evolving safety needs and in ways that embody our community’s values and priorities,” Mayor Mulvaney-Stanak said. “I look forward to the next phase of this process that moves us closer to selecting the leader who will help guide the department into its next chapter.”

Vermont Business Magazine Attorney General Charity Clark today announced that Vermont has joined an ongoing lawsuit brought by a coalition of attorneys general and one governor against the Trump Administration over its attacks on access to gender-affirming health care for transgender and nonbinary youth. Today, a federal court approved an amended complaint adding the State of Vermont and the Commonwealth of Virginia as plaintiffs in the lawsuit originally filed in August 2025.

Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott and members of his cabinet will be in Franklin County on Tuesday, July 14 for its Capital for a Day 14-county tour. Governor Scott first launched this initiative in June 2018, and he and his cabinet visited all 14 counties over the following 10 months. Capital for a Day gives local constituents, municipal government leaders and other partners the opportunity to connect directly with state leadership and staff.

Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont are $3.94 per gallon, down 5.9 cents per gallon from last week's $4.00/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $3.45/g while the highest was $4.39/g, a difference of 94.0 cents per gallon. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 6.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.71/g today. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 6.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.71/g today.

Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets Vermont DEC is now accepting applications for a major clean‑energy funding opportunity through the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust. A total of $5.9 million is available to help replace or repower older diesel vehicles and equipment with all‑electric alternatives, reducing emissions across Vermont’s working landscape. Eligible equipment includes Class 4–8 trucks, school and transit buses, forklifts over 8,000 lbs, airport ground support equipment, freight switchers, and certain marine engines. This funding may be especially relevant for farms, food producers, food hubs, and distributors operating diesel trucks or heavy equipment.

Green Mountain State Poll Vermont Governor Phil Scott's job approval has fallen to its lowest point since at least April 2022, but much of this decline is due to falling approval among his fellow Republicans. Scott is seeking a sixth term as governor and holds early leads over prospective Democratic challengers Amanda Janoo and Aly Richards, who are largely unknown to likely Democratic primary voters. Former Lieutenant Governor Molly Gray leads the Democratic field to take on incumbent Republican John Rodgers and Gray leads Rodgers in a prospective general election matchup. Gerald Malloy leads fellow Republican Mark Coester in the race to challenge incumbent Democratic Congresswoman Becca Balint in Vermont's congressional district, but both Malloy and Coester trail Balint in general election matchups. 

Vermont State Police At about 6:40 a.m. Saturday, July 4, a kayaker called the Vermont State Police to report he had found a body on Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia. Troopers and the Milton Fire Department responded to the scene and brought the body to shore. The deceased individual is believed to be the man who jumped into the Lamoille River upstream of the lake Wednesday evening to attempt to rescue a young relative who fell into the water. Her body was recovered Thursday evening.