With a jab at Massachusetts, N.H. ushers in online sports betting – The Boston Globe

Sounding as much pitchman as governor, Chris Sununu encouraged bettors “to come on over the border.” The start of legalized wagering in New Hampshire put in sharp relief the unhurried deliberations in Massachusetts, where lawmakers have been considering similar legislation since January. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2019/12/30/with-jab-massachusetts-ushers-online-sports-betting/sjv4YKLbX5Rluz52mtnKxO/story.html

New approach to curbing marijuana use among teens: ‘just say no’ gives way to ‘just smoke less’ – The Boston Globe

New initiatives to help teenagers tend to focus on treatment, instead of solely on stopping cold turkey and on punishment. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/marijuana/2019/12/30/new-approach-curbing-marijuana-use-among-teens-just-say-gives-way-just-smoke-less/8lsKrbRujIoiPUBTqhK6VM/story.html

MGM Springfield Installs Solar Panels to Help Power Casino | Massachusetts News | US News

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — MGM has installed thousands of solar panels at its resort casino in Springfield, Massachusetts. — Read on http://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/massachusetts/articles/2019-12-29/mgm-springfield-installs-solar-panels-to-help-power-casino

TOP 10: Marijuana stores growing fast in Mass., but have yet to hit Attleboro area | Local News | thesunchronicle.com

Thirty-six legal marijuana stores have opened in Massachusetts over the past year, but none of them are in the Attleboro area. — Read on http://www.thesunchronicle.com/content/tncms/live/

MGM casino eager for sports betting law – The Boston Globe

It’s a question of when, not if, Massachusetts legalizes sports betting, and MGM Springfield will be ready to take the action within weeks, said the president of the western Massachusetts casino. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2019/12/27/mgm-casino-eager-for-sports-betting-law/uTrGJdlwjrKWR5Csl78fXM/story.html

SJC declines to decide whether Baker overstepped his executive powers on vape ban – The Boston Globe

Calling the controversy “moot,” the Supreme Judicial Court said it would be “neither necessary, nor wise, for this court to weigh in” on the scope of executive powers. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/marijuana/2019/12/26/sjc-declines-decide-whether-baker-overstepped-his-executive-powers-vape-ban/EUUzondurPngrdjOD7B9aP/story.html