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Lawmakers Look To Next Steps After Gov. Scott Vetoes Two Bills

"Vermont Edition" lokks what how lawmakers are responding to two bills vetoed this month by Gov. Phil Scott.
Emily Alfin Johnson
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"Vermont Edition" lokks what how lawmakers are responding to two bills vetoed this month by Gov. Phil Scott.

The legislative session came to an official close on June 20, when Gov. Scott signed the last five bills waiting for him to act on. VPR's statehouse reporter Peter Hirschfeld joins Vermont Edition to discuss the governor's rationale behind the vetoes and what the next steps are from lawmakers. 

One bill, S.169, would have required a 24-hour waiting period before buying a gun. The other, S.37, would have allowed private citizens to sue manufacturers for the costs associated with regular medical monitoring related to toxic chemical exposure. 

Hirschfeld discusses the governor's vetoes and the possibility of veto overrides in January when the legislative session resumes.

Broadcast live on Tuesday, June 25, 2019; rebroadcast at 7 p.m. 

Jane Lindholm is the host, executive producer and creator of But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids. In addition to her work on our international kids show, she produces special projects for Vermont Public. Until March 2021, she was host and editor of the award-winning Vermont Public program Vermont Edition.
Olivia was our Vermont Edition intern summer 2019.
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