Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
Make a sustaining gift today to support local journalism!

As Neighboring States Allow Recreational Marijuana Retail, N.H. Studies Legalization

Brett Levin; Flickr

As a state commission on the issue meets again, we look at the debate in New Hampshire. We also talk to reporters from Maine and Massachusetts about how marijuana legalization is playing out in their states. 

GUESTS:

  • Dan Tuohy - Digital engagement producer for NHPR. 
  • Colin Young - Massachusetts State House reporter for State House News. 
  • Steve Mistler  - Chief political correspondent and State House Chief for Maine Public. 

Related Reading:

 Check out Dan Tuohy's coverage of marijuana legalization:

"N.H. Crime Lab Reduces Backlog After Marijuana Decriminalization Put In Effect.

"Liquor Commission Says It Could Regulate Recreational Pot If N.H. Makes It Legal."

"New Hampshire House Votes for Marijuana Legalization."

Colin Young appeared on the New England News Collaborative podcast to discuss Massachusetts.

Listen here.

Maine Public's Steve Mistler has been reporting on marijuana legalization in the state:

"Committee Continues Work on Recreational Marijuana Legislation."

"Lawmakers Consider Lowering Number Of Marijuana Plants Mainers Can Grow For Personal Use."

"House Fails To Pass Short-Term Moratorium On Retail Marijuana Sales."

Related Content

You make NHPR possible.

NHPR is nonprofit and independent. We rely on readers like you to support the local, national, and international coverage on this website. Your support makes this news available to everyone.

Give today. A monthly donation of $5 makes a real difference.