Articles tagged with "Maine"
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Pro-Cannabis Trump Voters Feeling Betrayed After Sessions Move
The Associated Press - Published on January 11, 2018Read moreThe Trump administration’s anti-marijuana move has some members of the president’s voting base fuming.
Here’s Where US Attorneys Stand on Cannabis Enforcement
Ben Adlin - Published on January 11, 2018Read moreWe’re tracking how US attorneys in legal states have responded to the removal of the Cole memo—and how likely they are to take action.
Maine Lawmakers Face Big Cannabis Decisions
The Associated Press - Published on December 18, 2017Read moreThe sale of recreational marijuana is set to become legal Feb. 1, even though lawmakers failed this year to put a licensing and regulatory structure in place.
‘Human Rights? Lay Off, That Is None of Your Business’: The Week in Cannabis Quotes
Rebecca Kelley - Published on November 10, 2017Read morePhilippines President Duterte dismisses those pesky human rights violations, a 12-year old girl/badass sues Jeff Sessions, a former wrestler verbally bodyslams some nosy cops, and more.
Maine Lawmakers Fail to Override Governor’s Cannabis Veto
The Associated Press - Published on November 6, 2017Read moreThe result means lawmakers will have to go back to the drawing board in January to craft rules governing the sale of marijuana in Maine.
Maine Gov. LePage Vetoes Cannabis Legalization at Last Minute
Gage Peake - Published on November 3, 2017Read moreThe bill now goes back to Legislature, where advocates will try to pick up enough extra votes to override LePage’s veto.
‘Hello! Thanks for Visiting Maine. May I Take Your Cannabis Order?’
Gage Peake - Published on September 22, 2017Read moreIn Maine, as in certain other U.S. states, adults can buy beer at a drive-through as if they were buying hamburgers at McDonalds.
Maine Insurer Says It Shouldn’t Have to Pay for Medical Marijuana
The Associated Press - Published on September 14, 2017Read moreThe Maine supreme court is wading into the issue of medical marijuana and workers’ compensation.
Maine Lawmakers Propose 20% Sales Tax on Adult-Use Cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on September 12, 2017Read moreMaine lawmakers want to double the recreational marijuana sales tax to 20 percent. The Legislature’s marijuana legalization committee will consider the issue Sept. 26.
Maine Lawmakers Leave Key Cannabis Questions Unanswered
Gage Peake - Published on August 9, 2017Read moreMaine lawmakers adjourned Aug. 2, leaving important questions about the state’s new adult-use cannabis program unresolved.