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Senior to senior: what does marijuana legalization mean to Vermont?

Senior to senior: what does marijuana legalization mean to Vermont?

Halle Newman January 31, 2018

Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed a marijuana legalization bill into law on Monday, January 22nd. This law legalizes the possession and recreational consumption of marijuana for adults over 21, and goes into effect on July 1st. Although the United States...

Some lawmakers and community members are concerned about the impact that marijuana legalization in Vermont might have on youth. | Photo: Miran Rijavec/Flickr

Lawmakers, Stakeholders Debate Pot Legalization Impact on Youth

Emma Chaffee May 22, 2017

UPDATE: Gov. Phil Scott vetoed the marijuana legalization bill at a press conference in Montpelier this afternoon.  Vermont legislators have passed a bill that if signed by Gov. Phil Scott will legalize marijuana. The legislation would take effect in...

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