AI Policy Showdown: Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Trump adviser Steve Bannon are set to converge in Washington on AI safeguards, as Congress faces mounting pressure after Anthropic-linked warnings about existential risk and calls for slower, safer development. Midterm Voting Update: The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Trump’s attempt to restrict mail ballots, keeping existing mail voting processes in place as election offices head into November. Vermont School Tech Shift: Lamoille South Supervisory Union is rolling out a new electronics policy that scales back devices and effectively limits AI use in classrooms, with teachers reporting more handwriting needs and even pencil-grip purchases. Workforce & Tech Economy: A reintroduced push for a 32-hour workweek—backed by Sanders and Rep. Mark Takano—frames AI-driven productivity as a reason to change labor standards. Public Charge Legal Fight: Multiple state attorneys general, including Vermont’s, are suing to block a Trump public charge rule that would penalize immigrants for using public benefits. Local Aviation Debate: Lincoln residents are challenging a proposed 900-foot airstrip tied to Beta Technologies CEO Kyle Clark, arguing safety and wildlife impacts despite FAA and state approvals. Food Safety (Vermont): Leaping Bear Farm in Reading, Vermont recalled pasture-raised organic eggs after Salmonella concerns, with Vermont health officials linking cases to the product. Workplace Wellness: Vermont’s Safety and Health Council is opening registration for its Oct. 27 Governor’s Award for Worksite Wellness, recognizing 115 employers statewide.