Marijuana Legalization

Since last October, the Vermont Cannabis Control Board has issued almost 70 retail licenses.

New Hampshire is the only New England state that has yet to legalize cannabis for recreational use. Economic justice programs are central to cannabis legalization in neighboring states like Vermont and Massachusetts. But there hasn’t been a significant push for economic justice for people affected by cannabis prohibition in New Hampshire.

Using intentional programs and policy decisions, other states are trying to empower people to cash in on the same commodity that entangled them in the criminal justice system.

After a rambling debate, a House committee opts to hold onto a new plan drafted to win favor from Gov. Chris Sununu.

This latest plan was tailored to satisfy Gov. Chris Sununu, who now says he could support legalization this year.

The announcement came less than 24 hours after the state Senate rejected the latest bipartisan legalization proposal.

The 14-10 vote fell along near party lines, with Republicans almost uniformly opposed to legalization.

The New Hampshire Senate has historically opposed bills to legalize marijuana.

NH celebró el Día de la Tierra en distintos eventos en el estado. Secretaría Estatal advierte de posible estafa a negocios pequeños vía correo. Hubo audiencia sobre legalización de marihuana en NH.

The NH Senate is now reviewing a marijuana legalization bill that the House passed in early April.