House Minority Leader Ken Fredette says the proposed April 18 target date doesn’t allow enough time to write market rules, and he and the governor want the moratorium to last until January 2019.
Marijuana legalization
Posted inBill Nemitz, Local & State, News, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: What are the rules of the road for marijuana?
Impaired driving on pot looms as one of the most vexing challenges facing policymakers and police alike.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report, News
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 inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report, News, Politics
Legislative panels vote to extend ban on adult-use pot, delay medical rules
If approved by the Legislature and Gov. LePage, one bill would push recreational marijuana back till April 18 and the other would delay new medical cannabis rules by DHHS.
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.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: State House stalemate set to continue in 2018
Something besides the calendar needs to change if this is really going to be a new year.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Independent lawmakers gain clout in Augusta with staff, office space
With 5 leaving their parties in 2017, the group could hold more sway on key issues such as Medicaid expansion and recreational marijuana.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: LePage’s stand on pot protects illegal market
Making marijuana legal without permitting legal sales precludes above-board investment.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, News, Politics
Sessions hints that U.S. may crack down on recreational pot
Although several states already allow use of the drug beyond medicinal purposes, it remains illegal under federal law.