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What's Next For The Marijuana Legalization Bill Gov. Scott Vetoed?

A new advisory commission created by Gov. Phil Scott this week will focus on the issue of marijuana legalization in Vermont.
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On Wednesday, Gov. Phil Scott announced his veto of a marijuana legalization bill. However, Scott indicated he remains open to marijuana legalization should certain conditions be addressed by the Vermont Legislature.

On Wednesday, Gov. Phil Scott announced his decision on the fate of a marijuana legalization bill that had made its way to his desk. That decision was to veto the bill – but the governor also said there's potential to revisit marijuana legalization if certain changes are made by the Legislature, which is planning to hold a veto session in June.

VPR's Peter Hirschfeld joined Vermont Edition to fill us in on the governor's decision, and also explain what it would now take in Montpelier for marijuana legalization to still be a possibility this year.

Find Pete's story here: Gov. Scott Vetoes Marijuana Legalization, But Stays Open To Revisions

Listen to the conversation from Vermont Edition above. Broadcast live at noon on Thursday, May 25, 2017; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

Jane Lindholm is the host, executive producer and creator of But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids. In addition to her work on our international kids show, she produces special projects for Vermont Public. Until March 2021, she was host and editor of the award-winning Vermont Public program Vermont Edition.
The Vermont Statehouse is often called the people’s house. I am your eyes and ears there. I keep a close eye on how legislation could affect your life; I also regularly speak to the people who write that legislation.
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