MEDIA ADVISORY: AFP Hosts Cannabis Legalization Debate

Mar 12, 2019 by AFP

Supporters and opponents will debate costs and benefits of cannabis legalization for New Hampshire

MANCHESTER, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) is hosting a debate on cannabis prohibition and will explore the potential costs and benefits of legalizing, regulating, and taxing cannabis. Former Speaker of the House Bill O’Brien will moderate the event that will feature representatives from Americans for Prosperity, the Marijuana Policy Project, and former and current representatives.

The debate will take place at the Nackey S Loeb School of Communications in Manchester from 6:30-8:00 on Monday March 18^th, 2019.

WHAT: Cannabis Prohibition: A Debate on Costs and Benefits

WHO: Moderator: Bill O’Brien, former Speaker of the N.H. House

Legalization Supporters:
Ross Connolly, Americans for Prosperity
Former Rep. Joe Hannon, member of the study commission on marijuana legalization
Matt Simon, Marijuana Policy Project

Legalization Opponents:
Neil Hubacker, Cornerstone
Rep. Stephen Pearson (R-Derry)
Rep. Pat Abrami (R-Stratham), chairman of the study commission on marijuana legalization

WHERE: Nackey S Loeb School of Communications
749 East Industrial Park Drive
Manchester, NH 03109

WHEN: Mon, March 18, 2019
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

For more information and to RSVP visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cannabis-prohibition-a-debate-on-costs-and-benefits-tickets-57837480461. Please direct all media inquiries to Greg Moore at gmoore@afphq.org or (603) 303-9297.

Background:

AFP-NH Commends House Passage of House Bill 481 (2/27/19)