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New Hampshire
NORML SHOW LIVE #906 – The Truth About Pot and Lungs
BREAKING NEWS coverage of House Floor debate on amendment to defund the DEA from raiding medical marijuana states; Lanny Swerdlow interview of Dr. Donald Tashkin; music by Pistol Packin’ Mamas
New Hampshire Rejects Decriminalization Bill
New Hampshire Rejects Decriminalization Bill for marijuana.
NORML SHOW LIVE #903 – Hey, Mary, Pass Me Some Stuff
Amanda Reiman presents on the use of cannabis as an “exit drug” from hard drug addiction; Tere Joyce on tour in the Pacific Northwest; music by Avance
NORML SHOW LIVE #901 – Medical Marijuana Laws Without the Marijuana?
Dr. John McPartland on the endocannabinoid system; Todd Armstrong on Empathy in Todd’s Toker Topics; music by See-I
New Hampshire cops: Only good medical marijuana bill has no marijuana in it
The bill has passed with a veto-proof majority in the House, but lacks three votes it needs to override the governor’s veto in the Senate. And the governor’s veto is a reflection of his support for law enforcement, which has always opposed any reform to marijuana laws in New Hampshire:
“The problem with it overall is it’s a bad bill, and the only way to make it better is to take marijuana out of it,” said Enfield police Chief Richard Crate, a vice president of the New Hampshire Association of Chiefs of Police.
NORML SHOW LIVE #881 – Drug Lords for Prohibition
James Bell on the case of Rodney Graham, who died in custody in Douglas County, Georgia; Todd’s Toker Topic: Social Etiquette; music by Mind Movie
NORML SHOW LIVE #851 – Legalization State by State
Mason Tvert responds to news of Colorado legalization initiative falling 2,500 sigs short; Paul Armentano reports on marijuana reform in state legislatures; Mark Pedersen from Sensible Missouri; music by Lionize
NORML SHOW LIVE #847 – President Obama, “Legalize It” Times Nine
President Obama ignores marijuana legalization in latest YouTube forum, was #1 video question; Glen Schwarz from Arkansas NORML; music by Bessie Smith.
New Hampshire legislature introduces legalization measure
Members of the House Criminal Justice Committee heard testimony on Thursday, January 25, in favor of House Bill 1705, which seeks to allow adults age 21 or over to use marijuana legally in their home. The measure also seeks to establish a regulated cannabis market governing the wholesale production and sale of marijuana. Non-commercial transactions involving less than one ounce of cannabis would not be subject to state taxation or regulation under the measure.
Newt Gingrich proves his ignorance of America’s marijuana heritage in New Hampshire
During a town hall-style appearance in Concord, the former House Speaker said he had no interest in exploring drug decriminalization, arguing that such efforts haven’t worked in Europe.