Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation making Illinois the first state to implement a comprehensive statewide cannabis marketplace designed by legislators.
Marijuana
Posted inBusiness, Elections, Local & State, News, Politics
Winners and losers of the 2019 legislative session
Democrats used their legislative majority and control of the Blaine House to push through many bills in health care, education and the environment, but some measures still fell by the wayside.
advertisement
Posted inBusiness, Elections, Local & State, News, Politics
Presidential primary bill passes but bonds falter as legislative session ends
Weary lawmakers, who worked until roughly 6:30 a.m. Thursday before adjourning the 2019 legislative session, may be called back to complete unfinished work.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Mills expected to sign pot rules into law, put Maine on track for retail sales next year
Maine is poised to become the 8th state to approve recreational marijuana sales, which could begin next March.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report
Adjusted pot rule would relax residency requirements for marijuana companies
Maine’s biggest marijuana company, Wellness Connection, had threatened to sue, claiming rules’ residency requirement went beyond the law.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Analysis: Broad legalization takes toll on medical marijuana programs
For patients who rely on marijuana to control ailments and pain, the arrival of recreational cannabis can mean fewer and more expensive options.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
A cautionary tale about medical marijuana and opioid deaths
A study five years ago suggested that states that passed medical marijuana laws saw fewer overdose deaths. Now, another study finds the opposite.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report
Maine amends proposed marijuana rules to ease concerns
The latest version, which will go to the Legislature for approval, would relax packaging and residency requirements.
Posted inUncategorized
Medical marijuana caregivers look to expand businesses
The Augusta Civic Center hosted the Medical Marijuana Caregivers of Maine’s eighth annual trade show.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Coffee By Design sues Utah coffee roaster over use of CBD name
The lawsuit says that CBD Coffee of Utah creates confusion between the Portland business and the cannabis compound known as CBD.