Legislative Gridlock and Cat Drama

Legislative gridlock reaches new lows as key bills stall in rushed, interrupted committee meetings—lawmakers even craft origami cranes to pass the time. House Speaker Jill Krowinski exits the race, while Governor Phil Scott seeks reelection. A major medical bill letting optometrists perform surgeries passes both chambers, awaiting the governor’s signature. Meanwhile, former GOP Senate hopeful Gerald Malloy pivots to the U.S. House, challenging Mark Coester in a primary that could pit him against Rep. Becca Balint. And in a quirky twist, Senator Tanya Vyhovsky’s dog photo was swapped for a cat’s—Moni’s—still proudly displayed in the Statehouse. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2c704f4d90d4fa99