Massachusetts Regulators Suggest State-Run Bank for Cannabis Industry
Thu / Feb 22nd
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission is suggesting the creation of a state-run bank to serve the state’s canna-businesses after Chairman… Read More
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Massachusetts was the first state to restrict cannabis use. Over 100 years later, it was the eighteenth state to legalize medical cannabis. In 2016, Massachusetts also legalized recreational cannabis. Find news updates and information on this developing industry here:
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Massachusetts Public Safety Director Opposes Social Clubs in Letter to Cannabis Regulators
Tue / Feb 13th
Massachusetts Secretary of Public Safety and Security Daniel Bennett is opposing the creation of cannabis clubs in the state, alleging… Read More
Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Won’t Rule Out Federal Charges Against Canna-Businesses
Thu / Jan 25th
Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling, who was appointed by President Donald Trump and assumed office in December, told reporters yesterday… Read More
Marijuana Policy Project Drafting Massachusetts Cannabis ‘Sanctuary State’ Legislation
Mon / Jan 22nd
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
Wed / Jan 17th
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
Tue / Jan 9th
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
Fri / Dec 22nd
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
Mon / Dec 18th
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
Tue / Dec 12th
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
Thu / Dec 7th
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
Mon / Nov 20th
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
Wed / Nov 15th
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
Tue / Nov 7th
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
Tue / Oct 3rd
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
Mon / Oct 2nd
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
Thu / Sep 28th
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
Thu / Sep 21st
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
Wed / Sep 20th
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
Fri / Sep 8th
In his first public comments since being tabbed to chair the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, Steven Hoffman admitted that he… Read More
Roger Stone Out at Cannabis World Congress & Business Expositions
Thu / Sep 7th
Amid a boycott by the Minority Cannabis Business Association, a Change.org petition, and the loss of sponsors, and participants, Roger… Read More
Massachusetts Treasurer Picks Legalization Opponent to Head Cannabis Control Commission
Fri / Sep 1st
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
Wed / Aug 30th
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
Mon / Aug 28th
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
Thu / Aug 24th
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has appointed state Sen. Jen Flanagan to the state’s Cannabis Control Commission, the Boston Globe reports,… Read More