A ban would boost the black market and smoking, while jeopardizing jobs, says the IEVA. Read More
The appeals court found that Washington County's ban is not preempted by state law.Read More
Judge Mark Serrott scheduled a preliminary injunction hearing in the case for May 17.Read More
It takes a two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate in Vermont to override a veto. Read More
Vaping activists warn that the measure could backfire and push former smokers back to cigarettes. Read More
In his veto letter, Scott correctly described S.18 as “hypocritical and out of step with other initiatives."Read More
Scott described the bill as "hypocritical" because Vermont allows the sale of flavored alcohol and cannabis.Read More
Initially, the bill allowed mint as a flavor, but lawmakers later removed it in a late-session agreement.Read More
It's estimated that the ban could result in a $15 million loss in state tax revenue, which has Scott concerned.Read More
The legislation has been debated for at least six years and faced a fierce lobbying campaign.Read More