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.
Even with legal pot sales, Vermont’s black market could stay strong
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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.
Greatest challenge to Democratic ‘supermajority’ may come from within
To enact paid family leave and minimum wage bills, House Democratic leaders don’t only have to contend with the governor — they also must rein in members of their own caucus.
Margolis: When legislation can wait another year, it usually does
While the state must have a budget and a school funding system, it does not have to have a law requiring a waiting period for buying a pistol, a higher minimum wage or marijuana stores.
Howard Dean, once anti-pot, joins cannabis company board
The former Vermont governor, once firmly anti-marijuana, is now on the board of a Canadian cannabis company. “I flipped.”
The Deeper Dig: Can cannabis giants be contained?
Vermont lawmakers want to limit the involvement of large, out-of-state companies in a proposed retail marijuana market. But recent reporting by the Boston Globe shows that similar efforts in Massachusetts are falling short.
Hickenlooper: Young entrepreneurs key to Colorado’s growth
Check out video, audio and photos of VTDigger’s live event with former Colorado governor and 2020 presidential candidate John Hickenlooper.