Senate Coalition Urges SBA to Support Small Cannabis Businesses | NORML Blog, Marijuana Law Reform

A coalition of US Senators are urging leadership to permit licensed cannabis operators to qualify for loans and other forms economic assistance available from the Small Business Administration. — Read on blog.norml.org/2020/04/02/11-senators-ask-for-sba-support-to-small-cannabis-businesses/

States that have allowed marijuana businesses to remain open during coronavirus pandemic

Most state governments around the nation have deemed medical marijuana companies “essential” during the coronavirus pandemic. — Read on mjbizdaily.com/states-that-have-allowed-marijuana-businesses-to-remain-open-during-coronavirus-pandemic/

Two employees of pot firm NETA test positive for coronavirus, making workers question protocol – The Boston Globe

A worker at NETA’s cultivation and processing facility has tested positive for the COVID-19, and other employees say the firm is failing to protect them. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/04/01/marijuana/workers-neta-marijuana-facility-question-safety-protocol-after-coronavirus-case/

Commission Authorizes Curbside Pickup at Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers to Limit COVID-19 Transmission – Cannabis Control Commission

Commission Authorizes Curbside Pickup at Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers to Limit COVID-19 Transmission – Cannabis Control Commission — Read on mass-cannabis-control.com/commission-authorizes-curbside-pickup-at-massachusetts-medical-marijuana-treatment-centers-to-limit-covid-19-transmission/

Plainridge employees to be furloughed without pay amid pandemic – The Boston Globe

Plainridge Park has been closed since March 15 at the direction of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, but the parent company, Penn National Gaming, has pledged that employees will be paid through the end of March. Employees will be furloughed as of April 1, the company said. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/03/28/metro/plainridge-employees-be-furloughed-without-pay-amid-pandemic/

How has Governor Baker’s “stay-at-home” order impacted your business?  Take this 5 minute SURVEY.

How has Governor Baker’s “stay-at-home” order impacted your business?  Take this 5 minute SURVEY. — Read on mailchi.mp/3d79ebb0815a/how-has-governor-bakers-stay-at-home-order-impacted-your-business-take-this-5-minute-survey