U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. (L) speaks with Bob Lane, the president and CEO of Direct Tires & Auto Service, in Watertown, Mass., and U.S. Federal Trade Commission Chairperson Lina Khan on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. Warren visited the auto repair shop to stress the importance of Massachusetts' Right-to-Repair Law (MassLive photo by John L. Micek).John L. Micek It might … [Read more...] about Mass. Sen. Warren, Dems, want DEA to bump cannabis from most dangerous drugs list
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Mass. cannabis sales top $1B for third year in a row
Looking to sidestep controversy over the Cannabis Control Commission leadership, regulators highlighted the increasing profitability of the industry Thursday while discussing their work to implement a state law promoting diversity in the sector and creating a path for social consumption sites. The industry hit a milestone last week, with adult-use retailers generating a … [Read more...] about Mass. cannabis sales top $1B for third year in a row
3 hurt when SUV crashes into marijuana dispensary in Massachusetts, police say
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WJAR) — Three people were hurt after an SUV crashed into a marijuana dispensary building in Massachusetts Thursday afternoon, according to authorities. The Attleboro Police Department said it received multiple calls about a vehicle that crashed into Zahara Cannabis at around 1:30 p.m. A Nissan SUV, driven by a woman in her 60s, crashed into the southwest … [Read more...] about 3 hurt when SUV crashes into marijuana dispensary in Massachusetts, police say
Massachusetts Lawmakers Consider Psychedelics Therapy Legalization Bill
Massachusetts legislators held a joint legislative committee hearing last week to consider an initiative to legalize the therapeutic use of natural psychedelics. At the hearing, lawmakers heard from both supporters and opponents of the proposal, which can be approved by the legislature or referred to voters to decide the issue this November. The proposed ballot measure is … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Lawmakers Consider Psychedelics Therapy Legalization Bill
Massachusetts Governor Announces Plan To Pardon Cannabis Misdemeanors
Calling it a “nation-leading effort,” Massachusetts Gov. Maura T. Healey on Wednesday announced her intention to take executive action to pardon misdemeanor marijuana possession convictions in the commonwealth. If it is approved by the “Governor’s Council,” Healey’s office said it “would be the most comprehensive action by a governor since President Joe Biden pardoned federal … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Governor Announces Plan To Pardon Cannabis Misdemeanors
Massachusetts Lawmakers Approve Psilocybin Bill To Legalize For ‘Therapeutic, Spiritual And Medicinal Purposes’
With a psychedelics legalization initiative pending before lawmakers ahead of a potential vote on the November ballot, a Massachusetts legislative committee has advanced a separate bill that would legalize psilocybin therapy in the commonwealth and set up a framework to license facilitators who would supervise medical, therapeutic and spiritual applications of the drug. The … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Lawmakers Approve Psilocybin Bill To Legalize For ‘Therapeutic, Spiritual And Medicinal Purposes’
Massachusetts sees record marijuana sales in 2023
WORCESTER - The Cannabis Control Commission said 2023 marijuana sales in Massachusetts exceeded $1.56 billion. Sales were up by $78 million over 2022 - a 5% increase. The commission says that sales of adult-use cannabis have increased for six straight years. December 2023 marked the industry's best-ever sales month, with $140.1 million in sales, surpassing the previous record … [Read more...] about Massachusetts sees record marijuana sales in 2023
Massachusetts Cannabis Business Owners’ Lawsuit Against the U.S. Government Continues
The saga continues for four Massachusetts-based business owners who filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Justice Department in an attempt to overturn cannabis prohibition. The plaintiffs include owners of Canna Provisions, Inc., Gyasi Sellers, Wiseacre Farm, Inc., and Verano Holdings Corp., who are represented by David Boies and Josh Schiller of Bois Schiller Flexner LLP. The … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Cannabis Business Owners’ Lawsuit Against the U.S. Government Continues
Connecticut dispensaries struggle with supply, send shoppers to western Mass
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Our neighboring state of Connecticut has experienced a shortage of certain cannabis products. We wanted to know if those supply and demand issues were affecting our dispensaries here in the Bay State. As it turns out, here in Massachusetts, we have the opposite problem. Western Mass News spoke with 6 Bricks in Springfield, and they told us they … [Read more...] about Connecticut dispensaries struggle with supply, send shoppers to western Mass
Marijuana pardons? Biden said yes, but Massachusetts waits on Healey
President Joe Biden recently pardoned thousands of people convicted of certain marijuana-related crimes. In making the announcement, Biden said “too many lives have been upended because of our failed approach to marijuana.” “The biggest impact that Biden's pardons accomplish is that people are no longer going to suffer the adverse consequences of old convictions,” said Patty … [Read more...] about Marijuana pardons? Biden said yes, but Massachusetts waits on Healey
