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by Mike Del Trecco, President and CEO, VAHHS You've likely read about the federal budget bill, HR.1, and the range of changes it's setting in motion for Vermont's health care system. Some of those changes are still on the horizon or still in question, but one of the most immediate, carrying with it impacts we know are wide-ranging, is already here, and the numbers tell a very hard story. It is the illimination of federal subsidies, or support for lower- and middle-income Vermonters who purchase their health insurance on the health care exchange.

Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Mutual Insurance Group recently reported on company results for 2025 at their Annual Meeting held on April 15, 2026. In 2025, Vermont Mutual Insurance Group reached several historic milestones. Among the most significant was producing a record $101 million in underwriting income and the growth of surplus by 19.2% to a record high of $1 billion. 

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum will host the Vermont Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Reception on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the K-1 Lodge at Killington Resort. This year’s event marks a rare and meaningful occasion, bringing together the combined Classes of 2025 and 2026 following last year’s postponement. The Hall of Fame will induct five individuals whose contributions have shaped Vermont’s winter sports legacy: Hannah Teter, Harry “Rebel” Ryan, Win Smith, Ned Hamilton, and John Tidd.

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont State University (VTSU) Office of Culture and Institutional Excellence (OCIE) has received a $50,000 grant from Hannaford Supermarkets. These funds will support one of the primary goals of the OCIE, which is to improve campus culture by creating more welcoming, vibrant, and equitable spaces for the VTSU community.

Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont are $4.12 per gallon, up 7.9 cents per gallon from last week's $4.04/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $3.75/g while the highest was $4.39/g, a difference of 64.0 cents per gallon. The national average price of gasoline has risen 7.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.04/g today. 

Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets The Big E, New England’s largest fair, returns to West Springfield, Massachusetts this fall from September 18 – October 4. The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets is now accepting applications from Vermont businesses to vend on the lawn of the Vermont Building on the Avenue of States during two exciting special events. These events are a great way for Vermont businesses to try out vending at the Big E without a multi-day commitment.

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Labor invites Vermonters to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2026, recognizing the powerful role Registered Apprenticeship programs play in strengthening the state’s workforce and economy. National Apprenticeship Week highlights the success and continued growth of the “earn while you learn” model, which allows individuals to gain hands-on experience and technical training while earning a paycheck. These programs create accessible pathways to high-quality careers while helping employers build a skilled and reliable workforce.

by Mike Donoghue, Vermont News First, Vermont Business Magazine A Wellesley, Mass. mother, who is charged with killing her young daughter and son, was highly distraught when she arrived at a relative’s home in Bennington on Friday night, Bennington Police said Sunday. The Bennington Police investigation led to Janette R. MacAusland, 49, being charged in Norfolk County, Mass. on Saturday with two counts of homicide for the deaths of Kai, 7, and Ella MacAusland, 6, in their home.

by Eliot Barrengos, Community News Service Plans to build a pedestrian bridge linking Burlington and South Burlington have been in the works for decades. Now, that bridge is one step closer to reality. On Monday, the South Burlington City Council awarded a $20.14 million contract to Engineers Construction, Inc. for the first phase of the project. Construction could begin as soon as this summer. The walk-bike bridge will cross over I-89 at Exit 14. The total project cost is estimated at $27.5 million.

The Vermont State Police is identifying the victim as 42-year-old Cpl. Jeffery Barriger. He has been a member of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office since March 2024. He joined the department after seven years as a full-time police officer with the Halifax County Sheriff's Office in North Carolina. As of Sunday morning, Cpl. Barriger’s condition at the University of Vermont Medical Center was reported to be critical but stable.

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 April 27, 2026. To learn more about the projects listed below or to sign up to receive weekly construction updates via email, visit the VTrans Construction Updates page. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it.  This includes: Newbury-Ryegate, I-91 Paving – Milling operations will continue on I-91 North through Exit 17. Temporary single-lane closures will be in place, shifting between the high- and low-speed lanes as work progresses north. A speed limit reduction to 55 mph is in place. Motorcyclists should watch for grooved and uneven surfaces.

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children (VTAEYC) is proud to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, April 26–May 2, a nationwide recognition of the critical role apprenticeship programs play in building a strong, skilled workforce. As Vermont’s state affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), VTAEYC is leading efforts to strengthen the early childhood workforce through accessible, innovative pathways. In partnership with the Vermont Department of Labor, VTAEYC’s registered Apprenticeship Program and independent Youth Apprenticeship Program pair participants with qualified workplace mentors and build skills through a combination of supervised on-the-job training, 6–7 college courses, and additional community-based trainings.