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Friday NH News Roundup - Week Of May 6

Laura Knoy — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Today on The Exchange, it's our Friday New Hampshire News Roundup. We're looking at some of the top stories of the week, from the one public hearing held on the state Senate's budget, to the House's hard look at the Senate casino bill, and the removal of "grow your own" policy from the medical marijuana bill.

Guests:

Kevin Landrigan - Longtime political reporter for the Telegraph of Nashua.

Key Law Enforcement Critics Don't Ask Senate to Kill House-Backed Medical Marijuana Bill

Josh Rogers — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:31:49 +0000

Go to any medical marijuana hearing and you will hear people suffering from severe illness or injury extolling the therapeutic benefits of marijuana. But in NH you have never heard things like this. Elizabeth Woodcock is with the NH Department of Justice:

The NH attorney general’s office is willing to work with the committee and with the medical community to see if we can resolve the concerns that we have about the bill, and that’s the only thing I came to say.

House Panel Backs Medical Marijuana 14-1

Josh Rogers — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:22:48 +0000

A bill to legalize medical marijuana has cleared a committee of the New Hampshire House on a 14-1 vote. And the final version of the bill was rewritten with an eye towards placating the state’s Medical Society.

Driving Under The Influence...Of Pot

Virginia Prescott — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:47:51 +0000

Marijuana is now legal in Washington and Colorado and medical marijuana is legal or pending approval in dozens of states across the country, including New Hampshire which is voting on a bill tomorrow. It raises the question: how high is too high to drive under the influence of pot? That’s something to consider here in New Hampshire, where a UNH/ WMUR poll showed 79% approval for legalizing medical marijuana. Josh Harkinson covers a wide range of topics for Mother Jones, and recently wrote about the as-yet-undefined meaning of driving under the influence.

New Momentum For Medical Marijuana

Laura Knoy — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:00:00 +0000

A New Hampshire House Committee votes tomorrow morning on a bill allowing the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. If the bill becomes law, it would make New Hampshire the last New England state to allow medical marijuana. Supporters say that, for some patients, it's the only hope and that New Hampshire needs to catch up with the rest of the region. But concerns of medical marijuana remain, like how to ensure it's only used by truly needy patients and fears that this is just the first step to legalizing pot.

Guests

Medical Marijuana Bill Heard In House

Josh Rogers — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:05:49 +0000

A proposal to legalize medical marijuana went before a house committee today. Lead Sponsor, Exeter Democrat Donna Schlachman promoted the plan as one that has profited from experiences -- good and bad -- of medical marijuana laws passed in other states.

"You cannot physician shop, and just start getting multiple prescriptions. You have to be a qualifying patient, and there is very strict definition of what qualifies you for this prescription._

Growing a Medical Marijuana Dispensary

Rick Ganley — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:16:58 +0000

Newly-elected Governor Maggie Hassan has expressed willingness to support medical marijuana, which means this year’s attempt at a bill stands a better chance of becoming law. To get an idea of how things could play out if that happens, we thought we'd turn to our western neighbor, Vermont, and see how the program is working there.

Shayne Lynn of Burlington recently obtained a license to operate a state-sanctioned dispensary.

Will the Medical Marijuana Debate Return to the Granite State?

Laura Knoy — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:00:00 +0000

The rest of New England now allows use of marijuana for certain health conditions. And with a Governor-elect saying she’s open to the idea here….supporters are feeling hopeful. But opponents still have many concerns, among them: that medical marijuana would be hard to control, encouraging use by those who aren’t even sick.

Guests:

Ovide Lamontagne Outlines Campaign for Governor

Tina Forbes — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:42:28 +0000

Republican candidate for governor, Ovide Lamontagne, came on NHPR’s ‘The Exchange’ today to discuss his campaign.

Lamontagne says his campaign is focused on the economy and jobs. He wants to loosen regulations on local business and support free enterprise.

He also says he would develop a ‘zero-base’ or ‘prospective’ budget versus New Hampshire’s current ‘maintenance’-style budget.

N.H. Senate Fails To Override Medical Marijuana Veto

Associated Press — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:08:34 +0000

The New Hampshire Senate has failed to override Gov. John Lynch's veto of a bill that would legalize the home cultivation of marijuana for medical purposes.

Governor Stubs Medical Marijuana Law

Todd Bookman — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 20:22:01 +0000

Gov. John Lynch has made no secret of his opposition to medical marijuana in the state.

Medical Marijuana Showdown Looms

Todd Bookman — Wed, 30 May 2012 21:30:53 +0000

The House and Senate reached agreement today on a medical marijuana bill.

This final version would allow patients with a doctor’s prescription to possess up to six ounces of marijuana. Medicinal use would only be granted to people with debilitating conditions or terminal diseases.

Senator James Forsythe, a Republican from Strafford, believes the bill is designed to ensure public safety.

NH House Passes Medical Marijuana Bill

Associated Press — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:39:26 +0000

The New Hampshire House has ignored a veto promise and passed a bill to legalize home cultivation of marijuana for medical purposes.

Wednesday's House vote sends the bill back to the Senate to review changes.

The Senate-passed bill would allow patients with debilitating medical conditions or the patient's designated caretaker to cultivate and possess up to six ounces of marijuana, four mature plants and 12 seedlings at a registered location.