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Posted inNation & World
Schumer vows to undo federal marijuana laws despite Republican opposition
Dozens of states have loosened their own laws, and a recent poll said 91 percent of Americans believe marijuana should be legal in some form.
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Posted inBusiness
New York lawmakers agree to legalize recreational marijuana
New York lawmakers have finalized an agreement to legalize recreational marijuana sales to adults over the age of 21.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Medical cannabis studies ramp up, offering hope to some opioid users
Some researchers believe cannabis can help wean prescription opioid users off the addictive and potentially deadly drugs. Others aren’t so sure.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Cannabis version of Shipyard’s Pumpkinhead ale to launch in Maine
The upcoming product launch stems from a partnership between Novel Beverage of Scarborough and Portland’s Shipyard Brewing Co.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine employers ease off testing as cannabis sales soar
Large employers such as Bath Iron Works and MaineHealth no longer test workers for the active ingredient in marijuana unless safety needs or federal rules require it.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Gardiner gives initial approval to cannabis testing lab
The Massachusetts-based MCR Labs must also secure state approvals from the Office of Marijuana Policy and the Center for Disease Control as well as a business license from the Gardiner City Council.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Maine lawmaker proposes more flexible review of cannabis-related advertising
The bill from Rep. Colleen Madigan, D-Waterville, would strengthen the appeal process for businesses found in violation of marijuana marketing rules, including rules meant to prevent targeting ads to minors.
Posted inTimes Record
Woolwich approves first recreational marijuana greenhouse
Some residents are concerned about traffic and crime.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Portland’s first licensed adult-use cannabis testing lab opens
Nova Analytic Labs is the second adult-use marijuana lab in Maine, joining Nelson Analytical in Kennebunk.