Behind the Lines: Rob Roper on Vermont Politics

Behind the Lines: Rob Roper on Vermont Politics

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Behind the Lines: Rob Roper on Vermont Politics
Behind the Lines: Rob Roper on Vermont Politics
House Passes Racist, Homophobic Flavored Tobacco Ban

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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Mar 18, 2024
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Behind the Lines: Rob Roper on Vermont Politics
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House Passes Racist, Homophobic Flavored Tobacco Ban
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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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