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Massachusetts

Massachusetts' Marijuana Business Advertises on Billboards

An ad campaign for a dispensary company was slated to make its debut on Monday.

October 9, 2017

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

Massachusetts Rules Roadside Drunken Driving Tests Not Valid for Marijuana

The lack of such a test for marijuana has taken on greater significance in states that have legalized the recreational use of marijuana for adults.

September 20, 2017

Legislation and Regulation

Framingham, Mass., Voters to Face Ballot Questions on Recreational Marijuana

Residents supported legalizing recreational marijuana in the state election last year, and as a result must pass a ballot question to put any significant restrictions on the industry, per state law.

September 14, 2017

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

Massachusetts Cannabis Commission Chair Outlines Goals, Initial Steps

The chairman of Massachusetts' Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) discussed the CCC's schedule to get marijuana shops up and running.

September 8, 2017

Interviews & Opinion

Massachusetts’ Adult-Use Rollout Faces Potential Delays

Attorney Jesse Alderman provides an update on the progression of the state’s recreational cannabis program, slated to begin summer 2018.

September 5, 2017

Massachusetts

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker Appoints State Senator Jen Flanagan to Cannabis Control Commission

Baker’s pick drew immediate backlash from marijuana proponents.

August 23, 2017

Legislation and Regulation

Holyoke, Mass. Mayor Vetoes Council's Moratorium on Approval of Recreational Marijuana Retailers

The Council likely will consider whether to override Mayor Alex B. Morse's veto at its next meeting on Sept. 5.

August 16, 2017

Massachusetts

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker Signs Marijuana Compromise Bill

Yes on 4 backers urge timely board appointments and sufficient funding of regulatory system.

July 28, 2017

Legislation and Regulation

Massachusetts House and Senate Reach Compromise on Legalization Implementation Bill

The House had previously voted for far-reaching changes to the law passed by voters in November 2016; compromise bill more closely reflects ballot initiative.

July 18, 2017

Massachusetts

No Deal Yet on Rewrite of Massachusetts Marijuana Law

Lawmakers missed their self-imposed June 30 deadline for a compromise bill to send to Gov. Baker.

July 3, 2017

Legislation and Regulation

Medical Marijuana Grow Facility Wins Martha's Vineyard Commission Approval

The commission vote was 12-1 in favor of the project.

June 27, 2017

Legislation and Regulation

AP Explains: Sorting Out the Cannabis Conundrum

After a week of sharp divisions and heated rhetoric over the future of the state's recreational marijuana law, it's now up to a conference committee of six legislators to try and sort everything out.

June 26, 2017