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Baker to pot firms: I’m focusing on surge
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(…)…
Read MoreA year in marijuana: 33 shops, over $400 million in sales and a bribery scandal – masslive.com
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,…
Read MoreGrowers turning up legal pressure on Cannabis Commission | News | salemnews.com
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
Read MoreHere’s Why Worcester County Is Dominating The State’s Burgeoning Cannabis Industry
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
Read MoreMarijuana growers organization expands | Worcester Business Journal
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
Read MoreHeld to a different standard? Some growers question Massachusetts ban of most pesticides on marijuana crops – masslive.com
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
Read MoreCannabis advocates rally in rebuttal to ‘Prohibition 2.0’ – The Boston Globe
Dozens of cannabis advocates rallied at the Massachusetts State House on Wednesday to refute a public health group’s criticisms of the state’s newly regulated marijuana industry.The crowd held signs that read: “Weed’s not new,” “Empower our communities,” and “Cannabis equity is non-negotiable.” The audience cheered as researchers, clinicians, a state regulator, and people harmed by…
Read MoreMassachusetts Cannabis Control Commission hears calls for less red tape, lower-cost products – 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
Read More♫ GROWING CANNABIS AT HOME
Brit talks to Peter Bernard, President of the MA Grower’s Advocacy Council, and Jeremy Borjeson, Founder of the Harvest Cup, about growing cannabis at home. Topics include picking strains, growers rights, and bad edible stories. Source: ♫ GROWING CANNABIS AT HOME
Read More‘Pure idiocy’ on marijuana pacts means Massachusetts must act: industry advocate | masslive.com
By Mike Plaisance [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — Extortion. Bribery. Pure idiocy. The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission is letting such violations happen in agreements between cities and towns and marijuana companies, and risking a lawsuit, said an official with a marijuana industry advocate Wednesday. The commission should intervene and reject host community agreements in which cities and towns…
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