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Maine's Medical Marijuana Law Does Not Require Lab Testing, Public Health Advocates Want That To Change
Monday, July 15, 2024 - 1:09pm | 792Medical marijuana doesn't have to be tested and has no potency limits, under state law. The adult-use cannabis program, on the other hand, are required to test for potency and contaminants John Hudak, director of Maine’s Office of Cannabis Policy, said that one of the first things he noticed...
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GOP Lawmaker Behind Maine's Marijuana Legalization Calls On Cannabis Czar To Step Down
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - 10:46am | 697Maine’s cannabis czar John Hudak is under attack from a member of the House of Representatives who claims the Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) director is "unfairly and unjustly executing state law." Republican Rep. David Boyer is behind an online petition calling on Gov. Janet Mills (D) to...
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GOP House Speaker In Indiana Skeptical On Marijuana, Wisconsin Momentum, NY Fentanyl Testing Kits & More
Monday, November 27, 2023 - 12:17pm | 835Gov. Evers And Sen. Agard Push For Weed Legalization In WI As the push to legalize marijuana in Wisconsin led by State Senate Minority Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) gains momentum, Gov. Tony Evers (D) seems to be following suit with another round of pardons for those with prior marijuana...
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Who Is Against Cannabis Social Clubs In Maine, Texans Want Easier Access To Marijuana & More Regulatory Moves
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 - 12:50pm | 1027As the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference returns to Miami (April 11-12) bringing together top CEOs, investors, leaders, advocates and politicians, let's review the latest regulatory changes in the space. Maine Officials Against Cannabis Social Clubs Maine officials are opposed to...
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As Maine's Cannabis Sales Double In 2022, Some Wonder If The Market Is Becoming Overcrowded
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 - 10:40am | 649According to data recently released by Maine's Office of Cannabis Policy, recreational cannabis retailers reported nearly 2.5 million sale transactions, totaling $158.9 million. This movement nearly doubled 2021’s sales of $82 million. Last year’s sales also...