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The bill had not received support from the two-thirds majority of the House and Senate that would have been required for a veto override.
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The Vermont Senate has lost one of its most respected and influential members, and his departure signals a potentially generational change in the chamber.
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Sen. Mazza was the longest-serving member in the Senate. He submitted his formal letter of resignation to Gov. Phil Scott on Monday.
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Republican Gov. Phil Scott and Democratic lawmakers agree that improving public safety should be a top priority in Montpelier this year, but they’re at odds over how to accomplish that goal.
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The governor described the bill as "hypocritical" because Vermont allows the sale of flavored alcohol and cannabis products.
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The Vermont Statehouse this week became the front line in an ideological battle over the role of state government after Democrats in the House of Representatives approved $131 million in tax increases that Republicans derided as “off the rails and out of control.”
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Democratic leaders in the House dialed back some of the Republican governor's top priorities in favor of other initiatives. The proposal does not include $131 million in new spending initiatives approved by House lawmakers in separate bills earlier this week.
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More than half of surveyed adults said they supported outlawing the sale of products with flavored tobacco in the state. However, there was less support among current tobacco users.
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“It’s no secret our education system is at a critical stage," said Gov. Phil Scott, adding that Zoie Saunders could help Vermont's school systems navigate challenges and opportunities.
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The Vermont Senate voted Thursday to give its final approval to the Flood Safety Act — the biggest bill of the session aimed at making the state more resilient to future climate change driven flooding.