Medical Education Funding: UVM’s Larner College of Medicine and UVM Medical Center are spotlighted in a new analysis showing commercial insurers cover more than half of Vermont’s medical education costs—$82M of $161M last year, projected to hit $88M in 2026—raising calls for clearer, more responsive funding. School Tech Policy: Vermont’s statewide cellphone ban during the school day takes effect this year, with districts required to adopt at least as-restrictive policies as the state model. Healthcare Access for Veterans: The VA signed a 20-year lease for a new outpatient clinic at Technology Park in South Burlington, aiming to expand services and reach more than 7,900 veterans within a 60-minute drive by 2030. Energy & Nuclear Planning: Connecticut will co-host a New England Regional Nuclear Policy Summit on advanced nuclear tech Sept. 30, with Vermont among participating states. Wildlife & Habitat Protection: Vermont faces new risk to endangered species as a federal Endangered Species Act rule narrows what counts as “harm,” with a Sept. 14 effective date. Community Tech & Privacy: Flock Safety’s surveillance-license plate network keeps drawing backlash, with the CEO urging “compromise” between privacy and safety amid reports of alleged misuse. Local Environment & Research: A Salisbury turtle trapping event lets kids and families help study local turtles and amphibians, including photographing sightings to track species needing protection.