Maine gov vetoes bill to regulate recreational cannabis sales

As expected, Maine Gov. Paul LePage on Friday vetoed a bill to regulate sales of recreational marijuana, citing concerns such as how the Trump administration might react to states that have legalized cannabis.

His veto sets up a potential showdown when Maine lawmakers reconvene Monday.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Friday was the last day for LePage to veto the bill, which voters passed in a statewide referendum vote in 2016.
• Legalization forces have remained hopeful they can persuade a small number of representatives who voted against

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