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Maine Wire
Coverage of Maine Wire in the Nexus archive.
Graham Platnerperson1Maineplace1News of the United Statesorganization1Amy Gertnerperson1Fox News Digitalorganization1Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committeeorganization1Congressorganization1Chinaplace1hemp-derived tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)topic1Centers for Disease Control and Preventionorganization1Chinese chemical exporterorganization1synthetic THC analoguestopic12018 hemp legalization lawtopic1
- Graham Platner avoids mainstream press as scandals surrounding Maine Democrat grows
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is avoiding mainstream press following reports of sending explicit messages to six women while married. His campaign denied claims of canceled interviews, stating he was busy with events, while Platner criticized mainstream media for focusing on gossip over policies.
- Close the backdoor drug pipeline that’s emboldening enemies and harming the public
The 2018 legalization of hemp products inadvertently created a loophole enabling the unregulated distribution of potent hemp-derived THC, particularly to youth, leading to rising public health crises and national security risks. China, which produces 70% of global hemp, is accused of exporting synthetic THC analogues to the U.S., exacerbating the issue.