Signed as Law: Vermont Legalizes Recreational Marijuana; Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Jan. 22, 2018) – Today, Vermont Gov. Phil Scott signed a bill that allows the recreational use of marijuana. Just weeks after Attorney General Jeff Sessions threatened to ramp up federal marijuana prohibition enforcement, passage represents a stinging...
Today in History: Vermont Secedes from New York
Today in 1777, the Republic of Vermont seceded from the state of New York and declared its independence as a new republican state. Thereafter, the fledgling republic acted as an independent sovereignty throughout the War of Independence and remained outside of the...
To the Governor: Vermont Passes Bill to Legalize Marijuana; Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Jan. 11, 2018) – Yesterday, the Vermont Senate gave final approval to a bill that would allow the recreational use of marijuana. Less than a week after Attorney General Jeff Sessions threatened to ramp up federal marijuana prohibition enforcement,...