Sununu's Shift: NH Governor Now Supports Marijuana Legalization

New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu has dropped his opposition to legalizing marijuana in the state, proposing a framework for a legalization bill that focuses on harm reduction and state control. Sununu's proposal would allow the state to control distribution and access to marijuana, keep it away from children and schools, control marketing and messaging, allow towns to ban marijuana shops if they choose, and keep it sales tax-free. He claimed he would veto any future legalization bills that do not include his proposed provisions and is willing to work with the legislature to create a legalization bill that "retains the fabric and culture" of New Hampshire.