Vermont is close to legally renaming Columbus Day.
Republican Governor Phil Scott says he is likely to sign a bill into law that would recognize the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples' Day.
The bill got final legislative approval Wednesday
Scott tells the Burlington Free Press that he saw no reason not to sign it. He said he and his staff were reviewing the bill.
Scott has continued a tradition started by former Democratic Governor Peter Shumlin of recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day by gubernatorial proclamation.
A similar bill was awaiting the governor's signature in Maine.
At least five states have done away with celebrating explorer Christopher Columbus in deference to Native Americans, although the federal Columbus holiday remains.
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