‘Game-changer’ breath test for marijuana knows if you’re stoned – News – providencejournal.com – Providence, RI

With $20M in private equity backing, a device that can tell the difference between residual THC in the bloodstream and consumption in the last three hours could be headed for market next year. — Read on http://www.providencejournal.com/news/20191019/game-changer-breath-test-for-marijuana-knows-if-youre-stoned

Lord Hobo to open ‘the Taj Mahal of breweries in the Seaport’ – The Boston Globe

The brewery and restaurant at Two Drydock will be Lord Hobo’s second physical location, following a Woburn taproom and production facility that opened in 2015. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/food-dining/2019/10/19/lord-hobo-open-taj-mahal-breweries-seaport/CpnMVP2TqUUynrDocm3gwL/story.html

Spiked punch: Tax hikes and tariffs will make holiday parties more expensive – The Boston Globe

The new charges have local business owners on edge as they prepare for one of their busiest times of the year. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2019/10/18/tax-hikes-tariffs-could-prompt-whines-about-cheese-and-liquor-come-holiday-season/q91TnKNQhUgX6KTGO8st9M/story.html

Doctors, testifying in vape ban lawsuit, differ on possible causes of lung illness – The Boston Globe

Companies are seeking to exempt nicotine vaping products from Governor Charlie Baker’s ban, the strictest in the country. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2019/10/18/vapesuit/6hrLbZ4FA2ycg16Q5GmRHK/story.html

UMass researchers release reports examining MGM Springfield’s economic impacts – Massachusetts Daily Collegian

Research conducted by members of the Donahue Institute analyzed the economic impacts of MGM Springfield. — Read on dailycollegian.com/2019/10/umass-researchers-release-reports-examining-mgm-springfields-economic-impacts/

Revolutionary Clinics sues City of Cambridge over equity cannabis ordinance – Boston Business Journal

Medical marijuana dispensary Revolutionary Clinics has filed a lawsuit against the city of Cambridge to block an ordinance that has effectively barred it from opening a recreational dispensary for two years. — Read on http://www.bizjournals.com/

Cannabis Construction News and Planned Industrial Project Reports – Q3 – 2019 Recap – Logistics Marketing with Evan Lamolinara

Research by SalesLeads’ experienced industrial market research team, shows 70 new planned Cannabis and Medical Marijuana projects tracked during the 3rd quarter of 2019. Planned industrial project activity within the sector increased by 18% from the previous quarter, and is up 57% YTD over the previous year. The following are… — Read on blogs.dcvelocity.com/logistics_marketing/2019/10/cannabis-construction-news-and-planned-industrial-project-reports-q3-2019-recap.html