Waiting Periods Are Ineffective
As I understand it: The suggested need for a waiting period is as a way to help reduce impulsive acts done with firearms, specifically suicides or murders, with this being referred to as “reducing access to lethal means.” Regarding suicide by firearm: According to the Vermont Department of Mental Health, in 2016, there were 1,141 Read More…
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Rep Jim Harrison’s Weekly Update 5/6/19
This week’s update that will appear in the Mountain Times and Vermont Standard. Not easy to say “NO” In contrast of my opposition to legalization of recreational marijuana last year, I indicated during last fall’s campaign and throughout this session that I was open to a “tax and regulate” system for marijuana if it could Read More…
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Hearing on S.321 Continues Wednesday Morning: Your Contacts Needed ASAP
At 9 AM, on Wednesday, March 11, the Senate Natural Resources Committee has scheduled discussion, with a possible vote, on Bill S.321, which has new restrictions on Bear Hunting with dogs and F&W Board restructuring. This morning, March 9, Senators Chris Bray and Ruth Hardy had a public session in Addison County. Some issues of contention, in Sections 15-18 in S.321, were brought up by Read More…
