Vermont Becomes First State to Legalize Marijuana Through State Legislature
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(Worthy News) – Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R.) signed into law a measure allowing the possession of marijuana for recreational use Monday.
This is the first time a state legislature has voted to legalize the drug, The Hill reports.
“This is a milestone in the evolving politics of marijuana,” marijuana legalization advocate Tom Angell said. [ Source: Washington Free Beacon (Read More…) ]
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