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New Hampshire Prepares For Medical Marijuana

After a few attempts and two defeats by veto, New Hampshire became the last New England state to pass a medical marijuana bill into law. The law is one of the strictest in the country as users cannot grow their own plants and the list of ailments allowed are small. Now as the state prepares for it, it also has to answer questions around dispensing the drug and how to keep it in the right people's hands. We'll look at the big unanswered questions and what roadblocks still may be in the way.

Guests:

  • Donna Schlachman: Democratic Representative from Exeter and prime sponsor of the medical marijuana bill.
  • Dr. Stuart Glassman: Rehabilitation Specialist at Granite Physiatry and Adjunct Assistant Professor at Dartmouth Medical School.

We'll also hear from:

  • Andrew Shagoury: Chief of the Tuftonboro Police Department
  • Susan Sharon: Reporter for Maine Public Radio
Laura is well known in New Hampshire for her in-depth coverage of important issues and is widely regarded for her interviews with presidential hopefuls. Laura is a graduate of Keene High School in New Hampshire. Prior to hosting The Exchange, Laura worked in public radio in Washington, D.C. as a local reporter and announcer for WAMU and as a newscaster for NPR. Before her radio career, she was a researcher for USA Today's "Money" section, and a research assistant at the Institute for International Economics. Laura occasionally guest hosts national programs such as The Diane Rehm Show and Here and Now. In 2007 Laura was named New Hampshire Broadcaster of the Year by the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters.
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