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Hospital Pricing Fight: Gov. Phil Scott vetoed Vermont’s push to speed up reference-based hospital pricing, saying any savings should be shared fairly across all payers—not limited to certain insurance groups—while lawmakers argue it’s a needed step to curb rising costs. Prescription Savings: Scott also signed Vermont into the multi-state ArrayRx prescription discount program, aiming for card availability by January 2027 and offering discounts up to 80% on generics and 20% on brand drugs. Food Assistance Pressure: Vermont’s AG joined a broader push urging Congress to restore SNAP benefits in the Farm Bill, warning recent cuts are driving hunger and shifting costs to states. Public Health & Safety: A Vermont woman was charged after a pit bull killed her 78-year-old father, who had dementia, following prior attacks; separately, Vermont State Police seek help identifying a hit-and-run suspect after a pedestrian was seriously injured in Swanton. Environmental Health Research: UVM researchers reported neighborhood housing and demographic patterns can help pinpoint where soil lead is most likely, guiding where testing and cleanup may matter most.

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