Dear Editor, Drivers impaired by opioids, cocaine, marijuana and other drugs pose a threat to every Vermonter and visitor that drive our highways. On July 1, Vermont will become the ninth state to legalize recreational marijuana. Even proponents of legalization […]
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Alan J. Keays, VTDigger: Pot, parentage and prisoners in Judiciary spotlight
By Alan J. Keays, VTDigger The House Judiciary Committee isn’t wasting any time. On Day 1 of the 2018 legislative session Wednesday, Jan. 3, the panel will get to work on H.511, known as the marijuana legalization bill. Other matters the Senate […]
Governor takes half-step toward weed legalization
By Alan Keays, VTDigger Gov. Phil Scott says he will stand by his commitment to support legislation that would legalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana in Vermont. “I made that commitment. It’s a libertarian approach,” the governor said […]
Patrick Kennedy: Say “No” to marijuana legalization
The epidemic of drug addiction and overdoses gripping Vermont, and our country at large, cries out for reform. We must change the perception that jail is an effective treatment for the disease of drug addiction, and give mental health issues […]
Economy still the most important issue, Vermonters say
Figure. 1. Vermonters’ views on the most important issue facing their state. The economy makes up fully one third of responses. Figure. 2. Importance of three major issue areas, by age Figure 3. Illustrates the relative differences in name recognition […]