Rutland Herald, 24 Jun 2010 – BURLINGTON — Most of those vying to become the next governor have been in many candidate forums around the state. But in an election dominated by talk of the economy, jobs and the state budget, Wednesday morning’s version stood out for its subject matter. The forum at the Turning Point Center of Chittenden County was about substance abuse in Vermont, and candidates fielded questions on alcohol use, drug addiction and the problem of illegal substances in prisons during the event, co-hosted by Friends of Recovery Vermont.

Rutland Herald, 24 Jun 2010 – BURLINGTON — Most of those vying to become the next governor have been in many candidate forums around the state. But in an election dominated by talk of the economy, jobs and the state budget, Wednesday morning’s version stood out for its subject matter. The forum at the Turning Point Center of Chittenden County was about substance abuse in Vermont, and candidates fielded questions on alcohol use, drug addiction and the problem of illegal substances in prisons during the event, co-hosted by Friends of Recovery Vermont.

Rutland Herald, 24 Jun 2010 – BURLINGTON — Most of those vying to become the next governor have been in many candidate forums around the state. But in an election dominated by talk of the economy, jobs and the state budget, Wednesday morning’s version stood out for its subject matter. The forum at the Turning Point Center of Chittenden County was about substance abuse in Vermont, and candidates fielded questions on alcohol use, drug addiction and the problem of illegal substances in prisons during the event, co-hosted by Friends of Recovery Vermont.

Rutland Herald, 18 Jun 2010 – A grassroots effort to decriminalize marijuana has the backing of a Democratic candidate for governor. Peter Shumlin, a Windham County senator in the thick of a five-way primary, said he’ll throw his support behind a burgeoning decriminalization movement sparked by a former legislator from Brattleboro.

Rutland Herald, 18 Jun 2010 – A grassroots effort to decriminalize marijuana has the backing of a Democratic candidate for governor. Peter Shumlin, a Windham County senator in the thick of a five-way primary, said he’ll throw his support behind a burgeoning decriminalization movement sparked by a former legislator from Brattleboro.

Rutland Herald, 18 Jun 2010 – A grassroots effort to decriminalize marijuana has the backing of a Democratic candidate for governor. Peter Shumlin, a Windham County senator in the thick of a five-way primary, said he’ll throw his support behind a burgeoning decriminalization movement sparked by a former legislator from Brattleboro.

Rutland Herald, 18 Jun 2010 – A grassroots effort to decriminalize marijuana has the backing of a Democratic candidate for governor. Peter Shumlin, a Windham County senator in the thick of a five-way primary, said he’ll throw his support behind a burgeoning decriminalization movement sparked by a former legislator from Brattleboro.

Rutland Herald, 18 Jun 2010 – A grassroots effort to decriminalize marijuana has the backing of a Democratic candidate for governor. Peter Shumlin, a Windham County senator in the thick of a five-way primary, said he’ll throw his support behind a burgeoning decriminalization movement sparked by a former legislator from Brattleboro.

Times Argus, 06 Apr 2010 – In regards to Senate Bill S. 226 on medical marijuana dispensaries, I’d like to make the following points. While it’s great that patients are no longer subject to arrest for medical marijuana, many still have to turn to drug dealers to get access to the medicine they need.

Times Argus, 06 Apr 2010 – In regards to Senate Bill S. 226 on medical marijuana dispensaries, I’d like to make the following points. While it’s great that patients are no longer subject to arrest for medical marijuana, many still have to turn to drug dealers to get access to the medicine they need.