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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.

by Mike Donoghue A young Burlington man, who was charged with attempted murder three years ago, has been arrested following one of two shootings in Downtown Burlington early Sunday morning, authorities said. Alex Ewanchyna, 21, is due for arraignment on Monday in Vermont Superior Court on charges of aggravated assault and reckless endangerment for the Sunday shooting, Burlington Police said.

Vermont Business Magazine Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) will convene business, nonprofit, and municipal leaders from across the region for a special expanded CEO Roundtable event, Over the Horizon: State Revenue Pressures, Macro Risks & Regional Executive Strategy. The event will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the SIT International Center in Brattleboro. The event will provide regional decision-makers with insight into Vermont’s evolving fiscal and policy landscape, helping organizations, businesses, and towns anticipate emerging challenges and prepare for long-term strategic planning.

Vermont Business Magazine This weekly report is a list of planned construction activities that will affect traffic on state highways and interstates throughout Vermont for the week of July 7, 2026. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it.    

Vermont Business Magazine Rock Point School, an independent boarding and day high school in Burlington, hosted its 28th Annual Wiffle Fest on Saturday, June 27, bringing together alumni, families, staff, community members, and local business partners for a full day of friendly competition and fundraising. The annual 2-on-2 wiffle ball tournament raised more than $34,000 to support educational programming and student opportunities at Rock Point School, breaking the fundraising record for the event.

Vermont Business Magazine The Associated General Contractors of Vermont (AGC/VT) is joining AGC of America in highlighting the results of a major national public opinion survey that demonstrates overwhelming bipartisan support for continued investment in America’s transportation infrastructure. The survey, commissioned by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), found that 78 percent of voters want Congress to pass a new federal highway, bridge, and transit funding bill before current funding authorization expires on September 30. Additionally, 80 percent of respondents support maintaining or increasing current levels of transportation investment.