LePage Vetoes Bill That Would Give Overdose Witnesses Legal Defense in Court

LePage vetoes bill that would give overdose witnesses legal defense in court

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LePage said in his veto message to the Legislature that LD 1044 would “create an unnecessary barrier for drug enforcement when drug use remains a significant scourge on our state.” But Rep. Ann Dorney, D-Norridgewock, a doctor who sponsored the bill …
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Medical marijuana raises questions for businesses

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Opponents fear it could open the door to increased drug use. If Illinois becomes … "For employers, this is going to be a problem," says Bensinger, whose Chicago-based consulting firm manages drug-testing and employee assistance programs. "How can you …
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Trayvon Martin shooting: Race hangs over case as trial begins (+video)

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… killed unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin on the streets of a gated community in Sanford, Fla., continues to poke at uncomfortable truths in a not-so-post-racial America – including perceptions about profiling, interracial crime fears, drug use …
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