State Representative Erica Lyon, a Republican from Derry, discusses the cannabis bill in New Hampshire and the challenges of legalizing cannabis. She explains the reasons for supporting cannabis legalization, such as reducing harm from the illegal market and ensuring product quality.
Lyon also discusses the resistance to cannabis legalization in New Hampshire compared to other states in New England. The conversation explores the role of the Liquor Commission in regulating cannabis and the debate between the franchise model and the agency store model. The future of the bill and the possibility of working together across party lines are also discussed.
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