Maine’s data set is too small to be statistically significant, but Canadian researchers find that, overall, U.S. drivers are at a greater risk on the roads that day than a week earlier or later.
Marijuana
Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report
San Francisco to wipe out old pot convictions
Nearly 5,000 felony marijuana convictions will be reviewed, recalled and resentenced.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report
Federal prosecutor says Oregon has big pot overproduction problem
U.S. Attorney Billy Williams tries to calm fears among pot growers, but says the industry has a black market problem.
Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report
As marijuana laws relax, doctors say pregnant women shouldn’t partake
A number of national studies suggest there’s been a sharp jump in pot use among pregnant women.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Maine Cannabis Report, News, Politics
Medical marijuana sales, caregivers and patient numbers decline
Caregivers and dispensary owners blame the ‘gray market’ caused by Maine’s emerging adult-use market for the first decline in the state’s medical marijuana industry since it began nearly 7 years ago.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Republican bill would allow more drug testing of Maine workers
Now that marijuana is legal, the proposed overhaul of workplace impairment law seeks to give companies more powers to maintain safety, but critics say the plan goes too far.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Bangor man pleads guilty to running large pot-growing operation
Federal agents seized about 400 marijuana plants and 295 root balls at the indoor facility in Frankfort.
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Lacking clarity from state, towns act to ban pot shops
At least 19 communities say ‘no’ or ‘not yet’ to marijuana retail, but critics warn that the black market will thrive.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Candidate in 2008 got ahead of wave of public opinion on pot
Public opinion has shifted, and along with it politician opinion about legalizing marijuana.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Sessions champions states’ rights, until he doesn’t like what states do
Attorney General Jeff Sessions decision to enforce federal pot laws in places that have legalized the drug is the height of hypocrisy.