A Tale Of Two Markets: How Illinois Succeeded In Rollout Of Adult-Use Cannabis And Why Massachusetts Floundered

How Illinois succeeded in rolling out an adult-use cannabis market in six months while Massachusetts is still dragging its feet more than three years after legalization. — Read on http://www.forbes.com/

This marijuana cultivator brought jobs into a dormant Massachusetts mill building; officials call it a case study for economic opportunity – masslive.com

This marijuana cultivator brought jobs into a dormant Massachusetts mill building; officials call it a case study for economic opportunity – masslive.com — Read on http://www.masslive.com/marijuana/2020/01/this-marijuana-cultivator-brought-jobs-into-a-dormant-massachusetts-mill-building-officials-call-it-a-case-study-for-economic-opportunity.html

2 million people with heart disease report using marijuana, Brigham and Women’s doctors find in new study – The Boston Globe

More than 2 million people with heart disease in the United States have used or are currently using marijuana, researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital revealed in a newly published article, emphasizing the need for more research about marijuana’s potential cardiovascular risks. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/01/20/marijuana/2-million-people-with-heart-disease-report-using-marijuana-brigham-womens-doctors-find-new-study/

Marijuana applicants get Cannabis Control Commission’s ear, with forum set Thursday – News – telegram.com – Worcester, MA

WORCESTER – Marijuana retail license applicant Leah Cooke Daniels of Boston might not have intended to spark a movement when she interrupted the Cannabis Control Commission’s first public business meeting in Worcester Dec. 19, demanding action on her priority application. But after the ruckus that closed that meeting early, as well as the next meeting …

5 things you have to check out at the new 99 Ranch supermarket – The Boston Globe

The California grocery chain’s newest location caters to Quincy’s large Asian population, although the store is big and bright, showing a Western-style approach. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2020/01/18/things-you-have-check-out-new-ranch-supermarket/8GNWUKiXewGRFNSXwJuHvL/story.html