SNAP & food security: Federal data show SNAP enrollment fell from about 42.2 million recipients in March 2025 to about 37.3 million by March 2026, with the steepest drops in states like Arizona, Florida, and North Carolina—raising new concerns for hunger and health. Drug enforcement: Two more Bennington residents were named in an unsealed federal indictment tied to trafficking powder cocaine, crack cocaine, and fentanyl in Vermont, with charges also tied to a Sept. 3, 2025 incident. Public safety for officials: Croydon, VT is dealing with stalking-related threats that have disrupted town services, part of a broader rise in threats against local public servants. PFAS update: Vermont will hold a public meeting June 24 in Bennington to share PFAS testing results and next steps for affected areas in Bennington and Shaftsbury. Healthcare policy: Gov. Phil Scott vetoed S.190, a bill meant to speed reference-based hospital pricing savings for specific insurance groups, citing fairness and calling for broader structural reforms. Climate & health: A Springfield library talk will connect climate change to personal and public health impacts, with adaptive strategies emphasized. Tick-borne disease warning: Tick bites and Lyme-related care are surging nationally, and Vermont is among the states seeing high Lyme reporting—prompting renewed prevention guidance. Dog attack case: A Vermont woman faces a manslaughter charge after a pit bull killed her father following earlier attacks, spotlighting questions about prior notice of animal aggression. Farm-to-school: Vermont awarded $1M in farm-to-school grants to expand access to local food and agriculture education across schools and early childhood programs. Raccoon rabies: Quebec health officials warn residents as raccoon rabies spreads into more urban areas, urging vigilance and proper animal contact precautions.