While many colleges in Vermont offer courses or research opportunities related to hemp and marijuana, Castleton is the first to offer a full certificate.
Castleton looks to expand Cannabis Studies Certificate program
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Fires, thieves and fungus: For cannabis growers, tough lessons in 1st years
‘I don’t think what we have learned in the past two years could be taught in a four-year degree.’
Walters: At midpoint, leadership satisfied with its progress; Scott, not so much
The governor has expressed dissatisfaction with legislative consideration of his economic-development proposals — a view not shared by leaders of even his own party.
Vermont House backs legal market for marijuana sales
The legislation passed in a 90-54 vote, and would clear the way for cannabis dispensaries to open up in Vermont in 2022.
Key House committee advances marijuana sales bill with 20% tax
The action, which means the measure should see a floor vote in the coming weeks, represents a significant step toward a cannabis marketplace in 2022.
Even with legal pot sales, Vermont’s black market could stay strong
Proponents of a tax and regulate system say it will weaken the black market. But in other states that have legalized marijuana, illicit sales continue to thrive.
What’s ahead for Vermont’s 2020 legislative session
Lawmakers return to the Statehouse this week. Minimum wage, paid leave, marijuana legalization, climate change and more are on the table.
As state mulls marijuana market, health officials launch public education campaign
The Health Department’s ‘Let’s Talk Cannabis’ was intentionally launched in advance of the Legislature’s debate on legalizing a marijuana market
Vermont organic hemp shipment leads to arrest of recipient in New York City
NYPD claimed to have successfully seized 106 pounds of marijuana. But it turns out it was legal hemp.
Court documents detail investigation into alleged downtown Burlington pot dealing
An undercover officer purchased marijuana multiple times at the Burlington skate shop Ridin’ High over the course of a year-long investigation, police allege.
UVM high in college weed rankings — in fact it’s No. 1
Two other Vermont schools made Princeton Review’s national list: Marlboro College ranked ninth, and Champlain College ranked 14th.
Dozens of cannabis plants found growing in Statehouse gardens
Capitol police say they don’t plan to test the plants and have no suspects.
Scott signs letter asking feds not to meddle in state marijuana laws
The Vermont governor was one of 11 chief state executives who called on congressional leaders to back a bill saying hands-off to U.S. authorities.
House committee advances pot bill that includes driver saliva testing
The House Committee on Government Operations voted 10-1 in favor of moving the legal marijuana sales bill one step closer to a floor vote.