A solution was proposed in 2016 to allow the DEA to approve cannabis manufacturers but only the University of Mississippi has been allowed.
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Posted inHealth, Maine Cannabis Report, News
Don’t expect joints if the FDA ever approves medical marijuana
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.
Posted inLocal & State, 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 inLocal & State, 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, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report, News, Politics
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 an expected veto from the governor. Tomorrow, lawmakers are expected to vote on medical marijuana reforms.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
How did your legislator vote on recreational pot?
Below are the votes for each legislator on the recreational marijuana bill
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LePage says he’ll veto bill to guide recreational marijuana market
Lawmakers hope the bill, which initially passed by a two-thirds majority in each house, will be able to withstand the governor’s veto attempt.