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The condition, called cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, can be horrific for patients, causing intense abdominal pain, nausea, and days-long vomiting episodes. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/marijuana/2019/11/11/honestly-hell-hospitals-see-rare-vomiting-syndrome-heavy-marijuana-consumers/d2Ioeoe1vwZ03RnKM3K0UK/story.html

Plainridge Park Casino brought ‘significant economic benefits’ to Eastern Massachusetts, bolstered employment, UMass Amherst study says – masslive.com — Read on http://www.masslive.com/casinos/2019/11/plainridge-park-casino-brought-significant-economic-benefits-to-eastern-massachusetts-bolstered-employment-umass-amherst-study-says.html

Authorities said they believe vitamin E acetate is a main culprit behind the lung illnesses, which have largely been linked to vaping products obtained through the illicit market. But officials said at least a few illnesses were “anecdotally” linked to state-licensed cannabis dispensaries. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/marijuana/2019/11/08/cdc-finds-one-possible-cause-vaping-illnesses-but-can-confirm-yet-whether-legal-regulated-vapes-are-safe/btzDAjSJjm46vwnnNsNdTJ/story.html

A top state marijuana regulator said Thursday he may lift a ban on sales of vaporizers for raw cannabis flower for medical patients, but would probably not allow the sale of cannabis oil vaping products to patients to resume in the near future. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/marijuana/2019/11/07/marijuana-regulator-says-may-lift-ban-flower-vapes-not-oil-ones-for-medical-patients/FeVNq239IcHdf7whC69AbL/story.html

The move could free up cash, while allowing the company to continue operating the $960 million facility it opened last year. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2019/11/07/mgm-considering-sale-springfield-casino-real-estate/JK8g3c2rQnAh96t6AFLtwM/story.html

The demand makes the city the most prominent subject yet of a wide-ranging investigation into municipal corruption by the office of US Attorney Andrew Lelling — and promises to ratchet up scrutiny of Mayor Martin Walsh’s much-criticized system for picking cannabis operators. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/marijuana/2019/11/07/boston-subpoenaed-grand-jury-marijuana-corruption-probe/xkvAJDIfLKuCX0uqrZT4EJ/story.html

A judge says only the Cannabis Control Commission has oversight of vaping products for medical marijuana patients — which suggests the agency could also decide what happens with the products for recreational customers. — Read on http://www.wbur.org/bostonomix/2019/11/07/medical-marijuana-vape-ban-cannabis-commission

A federal grand jury investigation into payments by marijuana businesses to Massachusetts communities ought to be enough to bring legislative reforms. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/2019/11/07/opinion/feds-focus-wild-west-local-pot-agreements/

As Cannabis Control Commission prepares to vote on vaping ban, coalition says Mass. should lift ban on already tested THC vape products – masslive.com — Read on http://www.masslive.com/marijuana/2019/11/as-cannabis-control-commission-prepares-to-vote-on-vaping-ban-coalition-says-mass-should-lift-ban-on-already-tested-thc-vape-products.html

The person — a man in his 50s from Worcester County — reportedly vaped both nicotine and THC. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/marijuana/2019/11/06/third-vaping-related-death-reported-mass/bl506lSPX79CNKFATcOzbL/story.html