Vermont Politics: Rep. Gina Galfetti announced a bid for Vermont House speaker, setting up a high-stakes GOP challenge in a chamber expected to stay Democratic. Healthcare Labor: Hundreds of UVM Medical Center outpatient workers rallied across three sites as contract talks drag on after support staff and techs’ deal expired, with union critics warning management wants weaker safe-staffing protections. Vermont Education: The Champlain Valley North CESA held its first meeting as Vermont’s education transformation moves from planning to shared services and merger committees. Vermont Courts & Public Safety: Vermont joined a lawsuit against USPS over new mail-in ballot rules, arguing the federal agency is improperly inserting itself into state-run elections. National Voting Fight: Democrats and voting-rights groups refiled lawsuits to block Trump-era USPS mail-voting changes after the Supreme Court lifted a pause. Reproductive Health Funding: Vermont joined multistate legal challenges to Title X funding conditions aimed at restricting contraception and LGBTQ-inclusive care. Big Tech & Kids Online: Meta’s multistate settlement is driving major child-safety reforms, with Vermont slated to receive $92.7 million. Environment & Health: A new class action targets PFOA contamination in Bennington and Shaftsbury, alleging additional wells tested positive for “forever chemicals.” Federal Immigration/College Costs: DOJ sued New Mexico and other states over in-state tuition for undocumented students, arguing federal law bars such benefits. Climate & Institutions: Melissa Hoffer, Massachusetts’s first state climate chief, is stepping down to become president of Vermont Law and Graduate School. Public Safety Tragedy: A fatal crash on US Route 7 in Ferrisburgh is listed in a Vermont State Police report, with charges including DUI with death resulting.