Twenty years ago, Lamoille County might as well have been the unofficial banker for the entire state, with lawmakers holding the top spots on key House and Senate committees most
DoorDash for edibles. Farmstands selling bud. Smoking lounges. A state program to promote craft weed. Cannabis advocates will soon try to convince Vermont lawmakers to.
MONTPELIER — Mike Rice spent the better part of a year trying to get to Montpelier. And when he arrived on Wednesday and took the oath of office, it was
Committee chairs wield significant influence in setting legislative priorities and shaping bills. More than two-thirds of the chamber’s committee chairs retired last year.