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Cheech Marin riffs on pot’s acceptance

by jeffrey fleishman lose angeles times January 24, 2018January 24, 2018

But don’t get him started on AG Sessions.

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LePage likely to veto bill to extend pot sales moratorium – and seek longer delay

by Penelope Overton January 24, 2018January 24, 2018

House Minority Leader Ken Fredette says the proposed April 18 target date doesn’t allow enough time to write market rules, and he and the governor want the moratorium to last until January 2019.

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R.I. budget calls for $5 million from dispensaries

January 22, 2018

The $9.4 billion state budget also looks to sports betting for more revenue

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Vermont governor signs bill legalizing marijuana

by Associated Press January 22, 2018January 22, 2018

Republican Phil Scott declined to have a ceremony, but OKs the law “with mixed emotions.”

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Lacking clarity from state, towns act to ban pot shops

by Gillian Graham January 21, 2018January 22, 2018

At least 19 communities say ‘no’ or ‘not yet’ to marijuana retail, but critics warn that the black market will thrive.

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Legislative panels vote to extend ban on adult-use pot, delay medical rules

by Penelope Overton January 19, 2018January 24, 2018

If approved by the Legislature and Gov. LePage, one bill would push recreational marijuana back till April 18 and the other would delay new medical cannabis rules by DHHS.

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Maine attorney general joins push to let banks serve state-licensed pot businesses

by Penelope Overton January 17, 2018January 18, 2018

Without access to traditional banking, marijuana businesses don’t have a place to deposit their money, increasing the risk of criminal activity and preventing the tracking of financial data.