Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Won’t Rule Out Federal Charges Against Canna-Businesses
Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling, who was appointed by President Donald Trump and assumed office in December, told reporters yesterday… Read More
Cannabis News & Information
Massachusetts
Massachusetts was the first state to restrict cannabis use. Over 100 years later it was the eighteenth state to legalize medical marijuana. The recreational market has been legalized as well, meaning new businesses, investors, and dispensaries are looking to expand in the state. Below are articles relating to the Massachusetts marijuana industry.
Marijuana Policy Project Drafting Massachusetts Cannabis ‘Sanctuary State’ Legislation
The Marijuana Policy Project in Massachusetts is drafting legislation which would prohibit state and municipal employees from cooperating with federal… Read More
19 Attorney Generals Send Letter to Congress Asking for Cannabis Banking Protection Legislation
Attorney generals from 17 states, Washington, D.C., and Guam have sent a letter to members of Congress urging them to… Read More
Massachusetts U.S. Attorney ‘Cannot Provide Assurances’ Cannabis Licensees Won’t Face Federal Prosecution
In a memo dated Jan. 8, the U.S. Attorney in Massachusetts, Andrew E. Lelling, said he cannot “provide assurances that… Read More
Massachusetts Cannabis Regulators Approve Rec. Draft Rules
Massachusetts’ Cannabis Control Commission has approved draft regulations for the forthcoming recreational cannabis industry, including rules for cannabis clubs and… Read More
Topical Wins ‘Best Overall’ at Inaugural New England Harvest Cup
A cannabis-infused topical took home the top prize at the first-ever New England Harvest Cup, held in Worcester, Massachusetts over… Read More
Massachusetts Cannabis Regulators Approve Social-Use Policy
Massachusetts‘ Cannabis Control Commission has approved a social-use policy that will allow cannabis to be consumed on premises in so-called… Read More
‘Cannabis Clubs’ Being Considered in Massachusetts
A Massachusetts Cannabis Advisory Board subcommittee has recommended that state regulators allow public use – or so-called cannabis clubs –… Read More
Massachusetts Community College Offering Non-Credit Cannabis Industry Training Program
Gardner, Massachusetts’ Mount Wachusett Community College is partnering with Online Cannabis Education on a not-for-credit Cannabis Career Training Program, according… Read More
Cannabis Marketing Strategies New England Coming to Boston Feb. 28 to March 1
CBI—the leading marketing events firm—now launches the first conference of its kind: Cannabis Marketing Strategies New England from February 28 – March 1,… Read More
Massachusetts Bill Would Allow Some Cannabis Convictions to be Expunged
A criminal justice reform bill making its way through the Massachusetts legislature would allow individuals convicted of cannabis possession to… Read More
Two More Members Tabbed for Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission
Officials in Massachusetts have appointed two more members to the state Cannabis Control Commission, adding Kay Doyle, former deputy general… Read More
Analysts Suggest Massachusetts Cannabis Industry Could Reach $450M During First Year
Analysts from New Frontier Data project Massachusetts’ legal cannabis industry could be worth $450 million during the first year of… Read More
Mehka King: The Power of Grassroots Cannabis Media
Mehka King is a journalist, host of the Cash, Color, and Cannabis podcast, and the filmmaker behind The Color Green: Cash,… Read More
Tikun Olam and MariMed Partnership to Expand into 4 States
Tikun Olam and MariMed Inc. have agreed to expand their partnership which will see Tikun-branded products rolled out in Rhode… Read More
Massachusetts Supreme Court Rules Field Sobriety Tests Not Valid to Test Cannabis Impairment
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that field tests currently used to test for alcohol impairment cannot be used… Read More
Massachusetts Cannabis Commission Chair Says Prohibition has Failed
In his first public comments since being tabbed to chair the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, Steven Hoffman admitted that he… Read More
Massachusetts Treasurer Picks Legalization Opponent to Head Cannabis Control Commission
Yet another cannabis legalization opponent has been named to the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, as Steven Hoffman has been tabbed… Read More
Israeli and Canadian Firms Partner for Cannabis Production Plants in 4 U.S. States
Israel-based medical cannabis company Panaxia has partnered with Canada’s Bioceutical Corporation to set up four medical cannabis production plants in… Read More
Feds Seek MMJ Patient Info from Northeastern States; Massachusetts Complies
Officials in Massachusetts have complied with a medical cannabis patient data request from the White House National Marijuana Initiative, but… Read More
Massachusetts Gov. Appoints Cannabis Legalization Opponent to Control Commission
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has appointed state Sen. Jen Flanagan to the state’s Cannabis Control Commission, the Boston Globe reports,… Read More
Holyoke Mayor Vetoes City Council-Approved Moratorium on Adult-Use Cannabis
Holyoke, Massachusetts Mayor Alex Morse has vetoed a moratorium on the recreational cannabis industry approved by the City Council, according… Read More
Massachusetts Gov. Makes Cannabis Advisory Board Appointments
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has appointed five members to the state’s Cannabis Advisory Board, including Walpole Police Chief John Carmichael… Read More
Jack Hudson: Heading a Combined Cultivation, Processing, and Retail Operation in Massachusetts
Jack Hudson is the founder and CEO of Ermont Inc., a licensed medical cannabis company based in Quincy, Massachusetts. Founded… Read More