Housing & Finance: A Brattleboro workforce housing project highlights how Vermont’s Invest in Vermont low-interest financing is helping make new homes pencil out, even as the state wrestles with affordability. Economic Development: NVDA is moving ahead on buying Newport’s “Pit” for $1.1 million, backed by a $1 million state grant, aiming to turn a long-stalled site into a growth engine. Health Insurance Costs: The Green Mountain Care Board approved modest 2027 premium increases for Vermont Health Connect plans—roughly 1% to 6% depending on insurer and plan type. Public Safety: Burlington police say a Winooski man turned himself in and faces second-degree murder charges in a downtown stabbing; separately, Milton is stepping up its “no passing” message as illegal bus-bus passes keep rising. Municipal Enforcement: Rutland adopted tougher building rules to crack down on vacant and blighted properties, with fines and a new appeals path. Statehouse & Courts: Vermont is among states challenging federal OCC rules that would preempt state consumer protections around mortgage escrow interest. Homelessness in Montpelier: Vermont Public reports the state installed bird-noise devices at the Pavilion building amid ongoing outdoor encampment complaints. Trade Watch: Vermont businesses are bracing for possible U.S.-Canada tariff fallout as negotiations near a deadline. Elections & Governance: Vermont’s primary results were certified, with turnout around 22%, and local vote-by-vote maps show how towns backed Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amanda Janoo.