Vermont
The legislative session may be over, but Vermont’s political season is just starting to heat up
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – One week after adjourning, Vermont lawmakers are reflecting on the whirlwind session, and strategizing on how to counter Governor Phil Scott’s expected vetoes in the coming days.
The marathon legislative session that ended last week was defined by education spending, property taxes, and ongoing flood recovery efforts. “Lots of tough issues to tackle. Usually, we have two or three. This was five or six,” said House Speaker Jill Krowinski, D-Burlington.
Lawmakers are sending a flurry of bills to the governor, including measures on flood safety and resiliency, Act 250 reform, and preventing the sale of Vermonters’ sensitive data online.
Senate Majority Leader Alison Clarkson, D-Windsor County, says despite challenges facing a citizen’s legislature getting bigger and more expensive, it was a productive session. “We only have four-and-a-half months to do our work. We got a lot done in four-and-a-half months,” she said.
Lawmakers are also advancing the biggest issue of the session — a bill setting the statewide average property tax rate at 13.8 percent. “Our bill really strikes a balance in ensuring we can do everything we can to have the strongest education system for our kids while also protecting property taxpayers,” Krowinski said.
Governor Scott has pledged to veto it. “They can dig in and whip votes and as they’ve shown us in the past. They don’t need us, they can override vetoes pretty handily,” he said. But he says there could also be room for compromise over the next month.
Meanwhile, Scott has telegraphed possible vetoes for about half a dozen bills including the Renewable Energy Standard; Act 250 reforms; data privacy; and safe injection sites. Lawmakers will return to the Statehouse on June 17th for their veto session
The end of the session has been marked by the retirement of key lawmakers and political announcements preceding the campaign season. In a surprise announcement Friday, Senator Jane Kitchel, D-Caledonia County, was the latest in a string of veteran lawmakers who announced she will be retiring.
Attention is also turning to the governor’s race. Former Gov. Howard Dean on Monday is expected to announce whether he will challenge Phil Scott.
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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Vermont Lottery offers several draw games for those willing to make a bet to win big.
Those who want to play can enter the MegaBucks and Lucky for Life games as well as the national Powerball and Mega Millions games. Vermont also partners with New Hampshire and Maine for the Tri-State Lottery, which includes the Mega Bucks, Gimme 5 as well as the Pick 3 and Pick 4.
Drawings are held at regular days and times, check the end of this story to see the schedule.
Here’s a look at July 18, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from July 18 drawing
09-14-44-50-56, Powerball: 03, Power Play: 4
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from July 18 drawing
Day: 8-8-3
Evening: 1-5-3
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from July 18 drawing
Day: 5-2-3-8
Evening: 8-6-1-3
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Megabucks Plus numbers from July 18 drawing
03-07-13-32-40, Megaball: 06
Check Megabucks Plus payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from July 18 drawing
18-23-28-32-49, Bonus: 03
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
For Vermont Lottery prizes up to $499, winners can claim their prize at any authorized Vermont Lottery retailer or at the Vermont Lottery Headquarters by presenting the signed winning ticket for validation. Prizes between $500 and $5,000 can be claimed at any M&T Bank location in Vermont during the Vermont Lottery Office’s business hours, which are 8a.m.-4p.m. Monday through Friday, except state holidays.
For prizes over $5,000, claims must be made in person at the Vermont Lottery headquarters. In addition to signing your ticket, you will need to bring a government-issued photo ID, and a completed claim form.
All prize claims must be submitted within one year of the drawing date. For more information on prize claims or to download a Vermont Lottery Claim Form, visit the Vermont Lottery’s FAQ page or contact their customer service line at (802) 479-5686.
Vermont Lottery Headquarters
1311 US Route 302, Suite 100
Barre, VT
05641
When are the Vermont Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Gimme 5: 6:55 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:38 p.m. daily.
- Pick 3 Day: 1:10 p.m. daily.
- Pick 4 Day: 1:10 p.m. daily.
- Pick 3 Evening: 6:55 p.m. daily.
- Pick 4 Evening: 6:55 p.m. daily.
- Megabucks: 7:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. daily
What is Vermont Lottery Second Chance?
Vermont’s 2nd Chance lottery lets players enter eligible non-winning instant scratch tickets into a drawing to win cash and/or other prizes. Players must register through the state’s official Lottery website or app. The drawings are held quarterly or are part of an additional promotion, and are done at Pollard Banknote Limited in Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Vermont editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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A veteran health care executive with experience leading hospital operations and complex systems has been named president and chief operating officer of University of Vermont Health – Central Vermont Medical Center.
Marc Kosak will join the Barre-based hospital July 20, according to a community announcement, taking on a leadership role focused on strengthening patient access, quality of care and workforce development across the organization.
Kosak will work with clinical and operational leaders at CVMC and across the University of Vermont Health Network to improve services and respond to evolving community health needs, the announcement said.
“Marc brings extensive experience leading high-performing health care organizations and a tireless commitment to quality, safety and patient-centered care,” Stephen Leffler, president and chief executive officer of UVM Health, said in a statement. “Throughout the search process, he demonstrated a deep appreciation for CVMC’s unique role serving Central Vermont and a clear vision for partnering with employees, providers and community stakeholders to build on the organization’s many strengths.”
Kosak has more than two decades of experience in health care leadership, including recent roles at Greenwich Hospital and Yale New Haven Health. He most recently served as executive vice president and chief operating officer at Greenwich Hospital while also holding a senior vice president role at Yale New Haven Health.
In those roles, Kosak oversaw a $560 million operating budget and more than 1,500 employees. His work included strategic planning, service line development, capital projects and workforce initiatives, according to the announcement.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kosak served as incident commander, helping guide organizational response efforts. The announcement credits his leadership with contributing to improvements in clinical quality, patient experience, employee engagement and financial performance, including Magnet designation, Level III Trauma Center accreditation and nationally recognized patient satisfaction results.
Kosak said the opportunity to lead CVMC reflects both professional and personal ties to the region.
“I am incredibly honored and excited to join Central Vermont Medical Center as president and COO,” he said. “Vermont has long held a special place for my family and me, and I have developed a deep appreciation for the state’s strong sense of community, resilience, and commitment to one another. Having a daughter attending the University of Vermont has given our family a meaningful connection to the region, and I’m thrilled to now become part of the Central Vermont community in an even greater way.
“I look forward to working alongside our dedicated caregivers, staff, providers, and community partners to build on CVMC’s strong legacy of delivering exceptional care and improving the health and well-being of the people we serve.”
Kosak will replace interim president and COO Jim Alzarez, who stepped into the role following the retirement of Anna Tempesta Noonan earlier this year.
“CVMC has a proud history of exceptional care and community service. I am confident that Marc’s leadership, combined with the dedication and expertise of the CVMC team, will continue advancing that mission and strengthen the organization for the future,” Erica Metzger Hare, chair of CVMC’s Board of Trustees, said in a statement.
More information about the organization is available at uvmhealth.org.
This story was created with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct.
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Vermont Lottery offers several draw games for those willing to make a bet to win big.
Those who want to play can enter the MegaBucks and Lucky for Life games as well as the national Powerball and Mega Millions games. Vermont also partners with New Hampshire and Maine for the Tri-State Lottery, which includes the Mega Bucks, Gimme 5 as well as the Pick 3 and Pick 4.
Drawings are held at regular days and times, check the end of this story to see the schedule.
Here’s a look at July 17, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Vermont Mega Millions numbers from July 17 drawing
22-34-45-48-55, Mega Ball: 14
Check Vermont Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Gimme 5 numbers from July 17 drawing
05-23-24-34-36
Check Gimme 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from July 17 drawing
Day: 7-6-7
Evening: 6-6-6
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from July 17 drawing
Day: 9-7-7-0
Evening: 9-8-0-0
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from July 17 drawing
03-19-38-48-58, Bonus: 01
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
For Vermont Lottery prizes up to $499, winners can claim their prize at any authorized Vermont Lottery retailer or at the Vermont Lottery Headquarters by presenting the signed winning ticket for validation. Prizes between $500 and $5,000 can be claimed at any M&T Bank location in Vermont during the Vermont Lottery Office’s business hours, which are 8a.m.-4p.m. Monday through Friday, except state holidays.
For prizes over $5,000, claims must be made in person at the Vermont Lottery headquarters. In addition to signing your ticket, you will need to bring a government-issued photo ID, and a completed claim form.
All prize claims must be submitted within one year of the drawing date. For more information on prize claims or to download a Vermont Lottery Claim Form, visit the Vermont Lottery’s FAQ page or contact their customer service line at (802) 479-5686.
Vermont Lottery Headquarters
1311 US Route 302, Suite 100
Barre, VT
05641
When are the Vermont Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Gimme 5: 6:55 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:38 p.m. daily.
- Pick 3 Day: 1:10 p.m. daily.
- Pick 4 Day: 1:10 p.m. daily.
- Pick 3 Evening: 6:55 p.m. daily.
- Pick 4 Evening: 6:55 p.m. daily.
- Megabucks: 7:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. daily
What is Vermont Lottery Second Chance?
Vermont’s 2nd Chance lottery lets players enter eligible non-winning instant scratch tickets into a drawing to win cash and/or other prizes. Players must register through the state’s official Lottery website or app. The drawings are held quarterly or are part of an additional promotion, and are done at Pollard Banknote Limited in Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Vermont editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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