Legislature extends a lifeline to Massachusetts hemp farmers – The Boston Globe

A new law would let Massachusetts marijuana dispensaries stock local hemp products, creating a lucrative new market for a crop whose economic potential has been hamstrung by a knot of state and federal rules. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/12/09/marijuana/legislature-extends-lifeline-massachusetts-hemp-farmers/

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Initial Steps for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution | Mass.gov

Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced allocation and distribution plans for the first round of COVID-19 vaccine shipments to Massachusetts set to begin around December 15. The state’s first shipment of 59,475 doses of the Pfizer vaccine was ordered from the federal government this past Friday and will be delivered directly to 21 hospitals across 8 …

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Statewide Rollback to Phase Three, Step One, Additional Restrictions Effective December 13th | Mass.gov

Governor Baker Announces New Restrictions Statewide for Capacity, Mask Compliance and Distancing Due to Increased Cases, Hospitalizations — Read on http://www.mass.gov/news/baker-polito-administration-announces-statewide-rollback-to-phase-three-step-one-additional

Get Out of Jail Free Card? Exploring Reports That Trump Could Pardon His Family – NECN

Massachusetts cannabis regulators have paved the way for the delivery of marijuana products to people’s homes, but dispensaries are threatening to sue. — Read on http://www.necn.com/the-ten/get-out-of-jail-free-card-exploring-reports-that-trump-could-pardon-his-family/2361971/

Detroit pizza comes to the suburbs, restaurants go into hibernation, and a notable wine festival chugs along – The Boston Globe

Restaurant news you can use. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/12/03/lifestyle/restaurants-go-into-hibernation-detroit-pizza-comes-suburbs-notable-wine-festival-chugs-along/