32 Vermont municipalities yesterday approved retail marijuana stores. Seven said no.
41 communities set to vote on retail pot at Town Meeting
Do you live in one of the 41 communities voting on retail pot at Town meeting? The State of Vermont will hoover up almost all of the tax revenue from retail marijuana stores – except in communities that already have a ‘local option’ tax.
Voting for children and against school budget
Life has changed so much in the last year – how I work, travel, and dress. Today I discovered the pandemic – or rather, our leaders’ misguided handling of it – has changed how I vote.
Discussion will be missing from many Town Meetings this year
Town Meeting Day in Vermont is the first Tuesday in March. It will be different this year because of the pandemic lockdown. Many towns, including Cambridge, will not be gathering in person. In this podcast Erica interviews several town meeting moderators about why town meeting is important, and what we will be missing this year.
House passes Town Meeting pandemic bill
The House yesterday approved H48, a bill giving municipalities flexibility in holding this year’s Town Meeting amid the pandemic. It also empowers the Secretary of State to weigh in, for the health and safety of all concerned.
