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GOV. CHARLIE BAKER on Wednesday fended off questions about his decision to declare recreational marijuana businesses non-essential by saying he’s focused on the expected surge in COVID-19 cases and the effort to save thousands of lives. Baker is facing pushback from the recreational marijuana industry for his decision to declare it nonessential while deeming package(…)…

The year plus since the first recreational marijuana stores opened has been one of triumphs and bumps for the nascent industry, with 33 open shops, millions of dollars in tax revenue and a burgeoning social equity program – in addition to a bribery scandal and a federal investigation. Source: A year in marijuana: 33 shops,…

BOSTON — A group representing Massachusetts marijuana growers officially petitioned the Cannabis Control Commission last week to review and regulate the statutorily-required agreements between marijuana businesses and their host towns, Source: Growers turning up legal pressure on Cannabis Commission | News | salemnews.com

A growing economy mixed with accessible real estate is making Worcester County an attractive place for pot businesses to set up shop.” Source: Here’s Why Worcester County Is Dominating The State’s Burgeoning Cannabis Industry

A group that advocates on behalf of Massachusetts cannabis growers is evolving to take on dual roles – lobbying, and organizing an active community of growers. Source: Marijuana growers organization expands | Worcester Business Journal

While some say the ban is required for public safety, others say marijuana is being unfairly subjected to a standard that does not apply to other crops. Source: Held to a different standard? Some growers question Massachusetts ban of most pesticides on marijuana crops – masslive.com

The state Cannabis Control Commission, as part of a listening tour to consider potential revisions to current marijuana regulations, heard pleas to reduce red tape and fees for new businesses, expand opportunities for minorities and women, and reduce product costs. Source: Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission hears calls for less red tape, lower-cost products – masslive.com

An organization representing Massachusetts marijuana growers is considering a lawsuit to compel the Cannabis Control Commission to review the statutorily-required agreements between marijuana businesses and their host towns. Source: Massachusetts marijuana growers threaten to sue Cannabis Control Commission – masslive.com

Massachusetts is likely to face a shortage of marijuana once legal sales begin. Medical marijuana patients want to make sure their supply of medicine is protected. Source: Medical marijuana patients worried about shortages when legal recreational sales begin – masslive.com