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Voices In The Week’s News: December 2, 2011
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Burlington mayor’s race… Vermont Supreme Court… "Eat More Kale"… poet Ruth Stone… these were some of the voices in the news this week.VPR News
Shumlin Joins Effort To Reclassify Marijuana
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Governor Peter Shumlin says he’s joining an effort to encourage the federal government to reclassify marijuana as a drug that has medicinal benefits. Under the plan, doctors could write prescriptions for marijuana and local pharmacies would be allowed to fill these prescriptions.VPR News
Shumlin To Sign On To Medical Marijuana Effort
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A spokeswoman for Gov. Peter Shumlin says the governor supports and will sign on to an effort allowing doctors to prescribe medical marijuana and for pharmacists to fill the prescriptions.VPR News
Senate Advances Marijuana Dispensary Bill
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The state Senate has advanced a bill that allows patients to buy medical marijuana at local dispensaries rather than having to grow their own. The bill says the dispensaries would operate under the supervision of the state. Only people who have a doctor’s written permission could buy the pot.VPR News
Medical Dispensaries Bill Has Support
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Two medical marijuana dispensaries would be created under a bill that is working its way through committee in the Vermont Senate. One would be located in southern Vermont and the other in the northern part of the state. Each outlet would be allowed to grow and dispense medical marijuana for up to 500 registered patients.VPR News
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Bill Has Support
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If a bill in the Senate is approved it would create two medical marijuana dispensaries. The Department of Public Safety would be charged with the oversight of these outlets. Commissioner Keith Flynn says his department could support this if it is engaged in the rule making.Vermont Edition
Dispensaries: The Alternative To Growing Your Own Medical Marijuana
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Senate Bill 17 would set up medical marijuana dispensaries in the state. We hear why the bill was proposed and the reservations some have with it. Plus, University of Vermont President Daniel Fogel explains the reasons he will be leaving the post. And, we get a glimpse of artwork that was created from trash.VPR News
Wallingford Mother Gets Court Diversion For Growing Marijuana
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An East Wallingford woman who faced felony charges for growing marijuana for her critically ill son will not have to go trial. State prosecutors have referred Sue Thayer to a Court Diversion program. Her case will be dismissed if she successfully completes it.Vermont Edition
