Illinois becomes 11th state to allow recreational marijuana

Marijuana

Published
June 25, 2019

Illinois becomes 11th state to allow recreational marijuana

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation making Illinois the first state to implement a comprehensive statewide cannabis marketplace designed by legislators.
Published
June 23, 2019

Winners and losers of the 2019 legislative session

Democrats used their legislative majority and control of the Blaine House to push through many bills in health care, education and the environment, but some measures still fell by the wayside.
Published
June 20, 2019

Presidential primary bill passes but bonds falter as legislative session ends

Weary lawmakers, who worked until roughly 6:30 a.m. Thursday before adjourning the 2019 legislative session, may be called back to complete unfinished work.
Published
June 20, 2019

Mills expected to sign pot rules into law, put Maine on track for retail sales next year

Maine is poised to become the 8th state to approve recreational marijuana sales, which could begin next March.
Published
June 13, 2019

Adjusted pot rule would relax residency requirements for marijuana companies

Maine's biggest marijuana company, Wellness Connection, had threatened to sue, claiming rules' residency requirement went beyond the law.
Published
June 11, 2019

Analysis: Broad legalization takes toll on medical marijuana programs

For patients who rely on marijuana to control ailments and pain, the arrival of recreational cannabis can mean fewer and more expensive options.
Published
June 10, 2019

A cautionary tale about medical marijuana and opioid deaths

A study five years ago suggested that states that passed medical marijuana laws saw fewer overdose deaths. Now, another study finds the opposite.
Published
June 5, 2019

Maine amends proposed marijuana rules to ease concerns

The latest version, which will go to the Legislature for approval, would relax packaging and residency requirements.
Published
June 2, 2019

Medical marijuana caregivers look to expand businesses

The Augusta Civic Center hosted the Medical Marijuana Caregivers of Maine's eighth annual trade show.
Published
May 31, 2019

Coffee By Design sues Utah coffee roaster over use of CBD name

The lawsuit says that CBD Coffee of Utah creates confusion between the Portland business and the cannabis compound known as CBD.