Health and Fitness

New Hampshire Governor Vetoes Medical Marijuana Bill Despite Strong Bipartisan Support

Advocates call on NH legislature to override veto and respond to public health needs of its patients

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Concord, NH–(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2012.  In a rebuke to the New Hampshire state legislature and thousands of patients, Governor John Lynch vetoed medical marijuana legislation yesterday for the second time since 2009, despite strong legislative and popular support. SB 409 passed the New Hampshire House by an overwhelming vote of 236-96, more than the two-thirds needed to override the…

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