MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — In his final days as the state's chief executive, Gov. Peter Shumlin is expected to issue pardons to residents convicted of minor marijuana violations. The Democrat, who was first elected in 2010, must issue the pardons before Thursday, when he turns the office over to his successor, Republican Lt. Gov. Phil Scott. Last month, Shumlin invited people … [Read more...] about Outgoing Vermont governor expected to issue pardons over pot