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Most small communities limiting big spending this town meeting season

By Kevin O'Connor

Feb 23 2022February 23, 2022

“The Selectboard decided to wait for any major changes until there can be a floor discussion,” East Montpelier Town Clerk Rosie Laquerre said at a time when 75% of Vermont municipalities are trading in-person gatherings for pandemic-era ballots.


Monica Donovan: Weed dealers don’t put fentanyl in cannabis

By Commentary

Dec 5 2021December 2, 2021

Fentanyl is far more expensive per gram than cannabis — and a grower gains nothing by killing their customers. It’s just bad business, don’t you think?


State board decides against cannabis warning labels recommended by state medical society

By Fred Thys

Dec 3 2021December 6, 2021

“There’s a lot more that can be done than just trying to pack a whole bunch of information on a tiny little label,” said James Pepper, chair of the Vermont Cannabis Control Board.


Cannabis Control Board votes against favoring economic opportunity zones for licenses

By Fred Thys

Oct 8 2021October 8, 2021

Equity is a consideration in who gets licenses to sell marijuana. The board wanted to prevent applicants from moving into economic opportunity zones just to get an advantage in getting licenses.


Hopeful cannabis entrepreneurs prepare for Vermont’s new legal market

By Xander Landen

Jul 11 2021July 17, 2021

While the earliest date retail cannabis establishments can begin selling their products to the public is still more than a year away, many are getting ready to set up shop.


Scott signs crime victim notification, expungement and marijuana bills into law

By Alan J. Keays

Jun 8 2021June 9, 2021

The governor signed several pieces of legislation Monday as the remaining few bills that have passed the House and Senate are clearing his desk this week.


Cannabis Control Board seeks a Vermont marijuana market ‘rooted in equity’

By Xander Landen

Jun 1 2021June 1, 2021

In its first meeting last week, members of the board stressed that establishing a “diverse and equitable” cannabis market would be a priority.


House and Senate reach budget agreement, on pace for Friday adjournment

By Xander Landen and Kit Norton

May 20 2021May 20, 2021

Budget talks nearly stalled this week, but on Thursday the House and Senate struck a deal.


House backs marijuana bill with social equity provisions

By Xander Landen

May 18 2021May 18, 2021

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The legislation would establish a fund to provide loans and grants to help people of color and others who have been affected by previous marijuana laws open cannabis businesses.


St. Johnsbury, the largest town in the Kingdom, approves pot shops

By Justin Trombly

Apr 8 2021April 8, 2021

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Tuesday’s decision to allow retail marijuana sales came down to 31 votes.


Senators race to address racial equity, small growers’ concerns, in new pot market

By Xander Landen

Mar 11 2021March 12, 2021

The lawmakers are considering a loan fund to help people of color and others hurt by outmoded marijuana laws to launch businesses in the new retail marijuana system.


Burlington, Brattleboro, Montpelier and other municipalities approve pot shops

By Xander Landen

Mar 2 2021March 3, 2021

As of 9 p.m. Tuesday, at least 10 municipalities had approved retail cannabis shops on Town Meeting Day.


Majority of Vermont’s floor-meeting towns turn to ballots for March 2

By Kevin O'Connor

Feb 24 2021February 24, 2021

About 80% of the state’s municipalities are opting for Covid-19-safe elections this year.


Pot market could be delayed because appointment of regulators is going slowly

By Xander Landen

Jan 26 2021January 26, 2021

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Legislators worry that the slow pace in appointing Vermont’s Cannabis Control Board could delay the rollout of the state's marijuana market by eight to 12 months.


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