As gridlock in Congress continues over the end of expanded health insurance subsidies, thousands of Vermonters will begin to confront an impossible choice about what to do in 2026: pay more or go without health insurance. Read the story on VTDigger here: On Vermont Health Connect, annual premium prices have doubled, or more.

The group considered several kinds of mergers that would reduce costs across the state, including for school districts that provide families choice when there are public schools in neighboring districts. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont’s redistricting task force grapples with school choice as work proceeds on three map proposals.

“Two federal courts today told the Trump Administration what they are doing with SNAP benefits is wrong,” Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark said in a statement. “We will keep fighting.” Read the story on VTDigger here: Federal judges reject Trump admin’s arguments for withholding emergency funding for food assistance.

Programs serving the Champlain Valley and Northeast Kingdom will run out of funds by early December, the Vermont Head Start Association said. Read the story on VTDigger here: Head Start programs in two Vermont regions may face temporary closure amid federal shutdown.

Mary Hoffman ensured her love for Vermont lived on with seven planned gifts. Read the story on VTDigger here: How Vermont remembers.