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The outbreak of US vaping-related illnesses has surpassed 1,000 cases. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/marijuana/2019/10/03/vaping-illnesses-top-death-count/PKwI9uJArDe9yIoVU5SDfK/story.html

The no-frills bar at 149 Charles St., which has been a staple of the neighborhood for decades, could be gone by next year. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/2019/10/03/beacon-hill-pub-slated-close-make-way-for-new-fine-dining-restaurant/t9a8jZldL08oLNTrPlFNxL/story.html

The future of gambling is important in Rhode Island, as gaming revenue is the third-largest source of revenue after property and personal income taxes. — Read on http://www.wpri.com/target-12/facing-competition-twin-river-lincoln-table-games-down-40-in-august/

CommonWealth Magazine — Read on commonwealthmagazine.org/the-download/baker-vape-ban-similar-to-zohydro-order/

Here are the marijuana stocks that could be the best bets for the remainder of the year. — Read on http://www.fool.com/investing/2019/10/02/4-top-cannabis-stocks-to-buy-in-q4.aspx

IMMAD, or Impairment Measurement Marijuana and Driving, identifies intoxicated drivers by testing their visual deficiencies. — Read on http://www.americaninno.com/boston/boston-startup/driving-high-this-startups-device-can-detect-marijuana-intoxication/

CommonWealth Magazine — Read on commonwealthmagazine.org/marijuana/pot-stores-flower-cupboard-is-bare/

A Massachusetts tribe is fighting the U.S. government’s bid for a quick win in the tribe’s federal lawsuit challenging a decision not to hold land in trust for a casino, arguing the government ignored its own opinion and case law. — Read on http://www.law360.com/hospitality/articles/1204644/mass-tribe-faults-doi-s-reading-of-statute-in-casino-fight

The ban “will destroy the $331 million nicotine-vapor-products industry in Massachusetts, creating irreparable harm,” the Vapor Technology Association said in a lawsuit. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2019/10/02/industry-group-asks-federal-court-end-baker-mass-vaping-ban/v0vnUqaxqhfJg5GEFGyG5O/story.html

Not long ago, employers could freely test for marijuana, and a workplace drug test that was positive resulted in termination. But these days, the consequence of a positive test isn’t so clear. — Read on http://www.forbes.com/sites/alonzomartinez/2019/10/01/marijuana-accommodations-in-the-workplace-your-employees-are-smoking-pot-now-what/