Vermont Governor Phil Scott vetoed a data privacy bill and Act 250 reform due to concerns over business impact.

Vermont Governor Phil Scott vetoed a data privacy bill and Act 250 reform, citing concerns over impact on small and medium-sized businesses. The data privacy bill aimed to safeguard Vermonters' private data, while Act 250 aimed at land-use planning. The Governor believes both bills have provisions that would be unduly burdensome on businesses. Critics argue industry lobbying may have influenced the Governor's decision.

June 14, 2024
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