Behind the Lines: Rob Roper on Vermont Politics

Behind the Lines: Rob Roper on Vermont Politics

House Passes Racist, Homophobic Flavored Tobacco Ban

One of only two Black Reps accuses colleagues of “dehumanizing Black and LGBTQ adults.”

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Robert Roper
Mar 18, 2024
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The Vermont House of Representatives passed S.18 - An act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids. The roll call vote was 83-53 with handful of Democrats and Progressives joining all but one Republican in opposing the measure. While there are many reasons to object to such a ban, the most compelling floor speech came from Representat…

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