WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. LSB10694) on Dec. 5, 2024, by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe: * * * Funding Limits on Federal Prosecutions of State-Legal Medical Marijuana Federal law generally prohibits the production, distribution, and possession of marijuana for both medical and recreational purposes. In May 2024, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) proposed to change the status of marijuana under t more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration issued a notice in the Federal Register on Nov. 21, 2024, entitled "Coastwise Endorsement Eligibility Determination for a Foreign-Built Vessel: LEVERAGE (Motor); Invitation for Public Comments". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to issue coastwise endorsement eligibility determinations for foreign-built vess more ST

AUGUSTA, Maine, Dec. 7 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following radio address on Dec. 6, 2024: * * * Back in 1990, a major class action lawsuit was brought on behalf of former residents of the Augusta Mental Health Institute, or AMHI, now known as Riverview, following the tragic deaths of ten patients and numerous complaints about the treatment of patients at that institution. As a result of that lawsuit, eventually the State of Maine and the parties entered into a Consent Decree -  more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Dec. 7 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. 2024-00326) on Dec. 6, 2024: * * * MACHIAS WATER COMPANY, Request for Approval of Rate Increase SUSPENSION ORDER On November 29, 2024, Machias Water Company (the Company) filed with this Commission, pursuant to 35-A M.R.S. Sec. 307, proposed revisions to its rate schedules. The Company proposed that the revisions become effective on January 1, 2025. Because sufficient time does not exist prior to more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration issued the following news release: The Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) today has approved and recommended for award an application from Maine, allowing the state to request access to more than $5.7 million to implement its Digital Equity Plan. This funding comes from the $1.44 billion State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Progr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: New NBRC Bill Schumer Is Leading Would Make Schoharie Eligible For Fed Program That Has Delivered Millions For Upstate NY To Build Infrastructure, Invest In Workforce, New Businesses, Childcare and Healthcare, & More Senator Has Delivered BIG For Schoharie County in Recent Month Securing Fed $$ To Replace Vital Bridge, Improve High-Speed Internet Access & Support Firefighters  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: Click HERE for a full-resolution image Last night, U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, was recognized as a Congressional Champion at the 2024 U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) Tribute Dinner. Former U.S. Defense Secretary Bill Cohen and President and CEO of the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce Deb Neuman delivered video tributes congratulating Senator Coll more PR