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Burlington councilors fail to override Miro Veto of police board - Seven Days

Posted on The News by David Flemming · January 05, 2021 4:06 PM · 2 reactions

The Dems may not be in control of the Burlington City Council anymore, but they can still sustain a veto. To which citizens concerned about losing police patrol coverage say, “whew!”

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Miro Veto on police oversight board explained - Burlington Mayor’s Office

Posted on The Whole Story by David Flemming · January 05, 2021 3:57 PM · 1 reaction

On Thursday, December 31, Mayor Weinberger’s veto of the Charter Change regarding the independent community control board was posted as part of the City Council agenda, along with a memo that outlined the Mayor’s decision and called for an attempt to find consensus. Today, Mayor Weinberger released the following statement:

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The Whole Story: Can House GOP get its veto back? Watch these races - Vermont Daily

Posted on The Whole Story by Guy Page · November 03, 2020 4:12 PM · 1 reaction

Republicans in the Vermont House of Representatives need eight more seats to reach the 51 necessary to sustain a governor’s veto.

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Scott vetoes Act 250 bill, signs expanded access to contraceptives - Vermont Daily

Posted on The News by David Flemming · October 06, 2020 3:02 PM · 1 reaction

The Vermont Legislature will have to return to the drawing board for another Act 250 reform bill. Gov. Phil Scott vetoed H926 because - among other things - it failed to adequately regulate the use of rural trails for the mountain-biking industry.

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Racial justice group condemns cannabis bill - WCAX

Posted on The News by David Flemming · October 05, 2020 4:23 PM · 2 reactions

A prominent Vermont racial justice organization says S54, the commercial cannabis bill, should be vetoed by Gov. Phil Scott because it perpetuates system racism surrounding marijuana and blacks. A decision is expected by Gov. Scott by Wednesday.

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The Whole Story: Well-known pediatrician Dr. Lewis First urges Scott to veto commercial cannabis

Posted on The News by David Flemming · October 05, 2020 4:12 PM · 3 reactions

 

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Commercial cannabis approved by Legislature, goes to guv - Fox 44

Posted on The News by David Flemming · September 24, 2020 4:05 PM · 1 reaction

Gov. Scott seems open to signing the commercial cannabis bill approved by Vermont Legislature.

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Global Warming Solutions Act now law - but will opposition continue? - VT Digger

Posted on The News by David Flemming · September 23, 2020 4:38 PM · 2 reactions

The Global Warming Solutions Act is now law. Will Gov. Scott continue to oppose it through appointees? Will he challenge it in court?

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Emerson Lynn: urge Scott to veto commercial cannabis bill - St. Albans Messenger

Posted on The News by David Flemming · September 23, 2020 4:30 PM · 1 reaction

During the pandemic, Gov. Scott has done well by Vermonters by paying attention to science. Now he can do so for another looming public health emergency by vetoing S54, the commercial cannabis bill.

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This ain’t over, Scott signals after House veto of GWSA - Vermont Daily

Posted on The News by David Flemming · September 21, 2020 4:06 PM · 1 reaction

The Vermont Constitution requires the separation of Legislative and Executive Powers - and the Global Warming Solutions Act orders the executive branch to abdicate some of its constitutional powers. Expect a court challenge, Gov. Phil Scott said last week.

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