Maine Lawmakers Override Gov. Veto of Adult-Use Implementation Bill
Thu / May 3rd
Maine lawmakers have overridden Gov. Paul LePage’s veto of the recreational cannabis implementation bill, setting the stage for sales to… Read More
Paul LePage
Paul LePage was the Governor of Maine and an American businessman who has retired from politics. In 2018, he famously vetoed a bill that would legalize recreational cannabis in the state. Read news and stories about Paul LePage on this page:
Maine Gov. Again Vetoes Rec. Cannabis Implementation Bill
Mon / Apr 30th
Maine Gov. Paul LePage has, again, vetoed legislation to implement regulations for the state’s voter-approved cannabis legalization regime. In his… Read More
Maine Legislature Approves MMJ Expansion; Gov. Veto Expected
Thu / Apr 19th
The Maine Senate has joined the House in passing legislation to expand the state’s medical cannabis program by increasing the… Read More
Maine Gov. Plans to Veto Rec. Cannabis Implementation Bill
Tue / Apr 17th
Maine Gov. Paul LePage plans to veto the legislature-approved recreational cannabis implementation bill, the Portland Press Herald reports. However, the… Read More
Maine Senate Passes Adult-Use Cannabis Bill with Veto-Proof Majority
Fri / Apr 13th
Maine’s Senate has passed the bill to implement the voter-approved recreational cannabis laws 24-10, making it veto-proof from Gov. Paul… Read More
Maine Gov. Vetoes Legislature’s Adult-Use Implementation Package
Mon / Nov 6th
As expected, Maine Gov. Paul LePage has vetoed the legislature-approved adult-use cannabis implementation measure, citing the conflict of legalization with… Read More
Maine GOP Leaders Seek to Extend Adult-Use Moratorium into 2019
Fri / Oct 20th
Republican lawmakers in Maine are attempting to push back the rollout of the adult-use regime until Jan. 2019 after already… Read More