It’s highly unlikely the Federal Drug Administration will ever support smoking pot, its commissioner says.
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Posted inMaine Cannabis Report, News
Vermont prosecutor plans to expunge pot convictions
Even minor offenses can prevent people from getting jobs or loans, says Chittenden County State Attorney Sarah George. Vermonters legalized recreational marijuana in January.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Misleading marijuana claims no help to Maine policymakers
As the state moves closer to launching a legal retail pot market, decisions should be based on fact.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Legislature returns to take up LePage vetoes of key bills, including legalized marijuana
A host of other unfinished business remains for lawmakers as well, but no agreement is in hand to continue the legislative session.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine lawmakers are right to go slow on marijuana regulation
Limiting the size of home grows to three plants is a modest step in the right direction and it should be celebrated, not attacked.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
From Medicaid expansion to pot sales, partisan stalemate in Augusta leaves key issues unresolved
A late-night impasse over adjournment has members of the 128th Maine Legislature vehemently blaming political opponents, with time running out and the fate of unfinished legislation unclear.
Posted inBusiness, News, Politics
Maine medical marijuana reform bill advances
Already approved in the House, the second major piece of cannabis legislation in as many days easily passes the Senate on a 25-10 vote.
Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report
Medical marijuana push spreads to Utah, Oklahoma
The two states are already among 16 states that allow for use an oil called cannabidiol, or CBD, a compound from cannabis that doesn’t get users high but can treat a range of health concerns.
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Bill to launch recreational marijuana in Maine heads to LePage, who has vowed a veto
In a procedural vote in the Senate, the measure again gets enough support to override the expected governor’s veto. On Wednesday, lawmakers turn to medical marijuana reforms.
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How did your legislator vote on recreational pot?
Below are the votes for each legislator on the recreational marijuana bill