Vermont Politics & Policy: Gov. Phil Scott signed a bill doubling adult-use cannabis possession limits and adding language aimed at possible interstate cannabis markets, while also tightening rules around consumption at events and protecting tenants from lease bans. Public Safety & Services: Vermont 211 will stop taking calls overnight starting July 1, citing low call volume after 10 p.m., a change that could affect access to emergency housing voucher help. Education & Housing: The Legislature’s education transformation law is now in effect, steering Vermont toward voluntary, incentivized district mergers and new regional collaboration structures. State Government Watch: Lawmakers are still debating what they accomplished in the 2026 session, with Democrats pointing to housing and homelessness funding while Republicans and advocates say cost-of-living gains don’t go far enough. National Politics With Vermont Links: Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is pushing a plan for Americans to receive $1,000 a year funded by a 50% tax on AI company stock, while NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s influence is being tested in Tuesday’s primaries amid controversy over his “monsters” remarks about AIPAC. Health & Environment: Vermont’s education and health policy moves come as AG Nick Brown leads a coalition opposing expanded Alaska oil and gas development, and Australia keeps paraquat in use despite Parkinson’s disease concerns.