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Capitol Recap: Impasse on education fuels fears of state government shutdown

Governor Scott demands mandatory school district mergers as a condition to pass a budget, raising the risk of a state government shutdown.
House leaders warn a funding lapse could halt Medicaid, SNAP benefits, and pay for state workers in a shutdown scenario.
Lawmakers see a potential budget impasse as a risk to the next fiscal year starting July 1, with the state lacking a finalized plan.
Senate President Pro Tempore Baruth says the governor's ultimatum may be political theater aimed at pressuring Democrats.
Analysts caution the state is ill-prepared for a shutdown given constitutional spending restrictions and uncertain funding sources.
Lawmakers and the governor debate Act 73 and its implications for district consolidation and funding formulas.
Senate and House Democrats hope to avoid a shutdown while pursuing education reform amid a volatile political climate.
Vermont has never experienced a state government shutdown, complicating crisis planning and public messaging.
Experts warn the shutdown could be more severe than past federal disruptions due to state constitutional spending limits.
The Capitol Recap aims to summarize top issues at the Vermont Statehouse, focusing on education and spending debates.

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