Marijuana equity advocates hosting summit to shape Northeast legalization plans – The Boston Globe

The Minority Cannabis Business Association is hosting an event in December aimed at coordinating marijuana legalization plans across the Northeast. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/marijuana/2019/11/01/marijuana-equity-advocates-hosting-summit-shape-northeast-legalization-plans/OAhSZXsrZiKzuEnagLtbKM/story.html

Racino proposal in southeastern Massachusetts faces multiple hurdles – Casino Review

Developer Tom O’Connell has proposed building a $300m racino in Wareham, but to get off the ground the project would require a change in Massachusetts.. — Read on http://www.casino-review.co/racino-proposal-southeastern-massachusetts-wareham/

Senate approves bill protecting medical marijuana states from federal intervention – The Boston Globe

The Senate approved spending legislation Thursday that extends a provision protecting medical marijuana states from federal interference. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/marijuana/2019/10/31/senate-approves-bill-protecting-medical-marijuana-states-from-federal-intervention/wXupkQdNR31xHDag29vC4K/story.html

Senate approves bill protecting medical marijuana states from federal intervention – The Boston Globe

The Senate approved spending legislation Thursday that extends a provision protecting medical marijuana states from federal interference. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/marijuana/2019/10/31/senate-approves-bill-protecting-medical-marijuana-states-from-federal-intervention/wXupkQdNR31xHDag29vC4K/story.html

Courses Begin for Social Equity Participants Seeking Entrepreneurial Training – Cannabis Control Commission

Courses Begin for Social Equity Participants Seeking Entrepreneurial Training – Cannabis Control Commission — Read on mass-cannabis-control.com/courses-begin-for-social-equity-participants-seeking-entrepreneurial-training/

Parents warned to look out for marijuana in Halloween candy | WJAR

While it’s important to check a child’s bag of goodies for tampered candy and small weapons, this year, officials warn parents to check for marijuana products, too. The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission is reminding parents to check their kid’s candy specifically for the popular marijuana edibles, which can look like candy. This is the first …

State high court: Drug test on hair not enough to disqualify Boston police candidate – The Boston Globe

Nine years after he was first denied a job as a Boston police officer because a strand of his hair tested positive for cocaine, Michael Gannon won a major legal victory Tuesday when the state’s highest court decided Gannon was wrongly denied employment. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2019/10/30/state-high-court-drug-test-hair-not-enough-disqualify-boston-police-candidate/kDtSTkOAoQ0V5SjenpYoDP/story.html