NH Compassion

Media coverage from Tuesday's hearing included this AP article in the Concord Monitor and this article in the Nashua Telegraph.  The committee is likely to vote next week, so now is the time to send a note to your state sen Read more »

Who: the Senate Health and Human Services Committee (5 state senators)

What: Public hearing on HB 648

When: April 14, 9:00 a.m.

Where: Legislative Office Building Room 201-203

Plenty of testimony has already been arranged, but concerned citizens are encouraged to attend and wear stickers showing support for the bill.  Contact Matt@NHCompassion.org for more info.

After passing the House with flying colors, HB 648 will now move on to the NH Senate.  Now is the time to contact your Senator!

But first, inform yourself:

March 26 Concord Monitor: "House okays medicinal marijuana" 

March 26 Nashua Telegraph: "House Oks medical marijuana"

March 25's  "The Exchange" with Laura Knoy on NHPR presented an in-depth look into the medical marijuana issue.

Matt Simon of the NH Coalition for Common Sense Marijuana Policy and Attorney Karin Eckel debated the merits of HB 648.  Audio is available via the link above.

The March 20 Nashua Telegraph included a strong editorial endorsement for HB 648.  The momentum continues!

Union Leader: "Panel backs medical marijuana use in NH"
Concord Monitor: "House panel backs medicinal marijuana"
Nashua Telegraph: "House panel backs medical marijuana bill"

The March 16 medical marijuana forum at Lakes Region Community College was a great opportunity for the public to hear from both sides.  Here's the resulting article from The Laconia Citizen, and here's video of the hour-long event:

Part 1
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This March 10 Concord Monitor article describes the HB 648 hearing in detail.