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Legalizing marijuana has little to no impact on rates of violent or property crime, according to a new study that was funded by a federal agency. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/marijuana/2019/10/10/marijuana-legalization-doesn-cause-increased-crime-federally-funded-study-finds/f5oxImoqql68q2srCmb7oN/story.html

Share prices of marijuana producers tumbled this week, some by nearly 40%, after a string of disappointing quarterly reports and mounting skepticism about the industry’s rosy growth forecasts. — Read on http://www.wsj.com/articles/marijuana-madness-turns-into-a-cannabis-crash-11570888800

A rally on Capitol Hill featured a 51-foot inflated marijuana cigarette with the label “Congress, Pass the Joint.” — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/marijuana/2019/10/10/giant-joint-deployed-campaign-for-cannabis-banking-bill/JW87bhJdKQSk5KC5DHtpvO/story.html

A group that advocates on behalf of Massachusetts cannabis growers is evolving to take on dual roles – lobbying, and organizing an active community of growers. — Read on http://www.wbjournal.com/article/marijuana-growers-organization-expands

What can Massachusetts learn from Colorado’s marijuana industry? Q&A with podcast host Ann Marie Awad – masslive.com — Read on http://www.masslive.com/news/2019/10/what-can-massachusetts-learn-from-colorados-marijuana-industry-qa-with-podcast-host-ann-marie-awad.html

Lottery holds up well to new competition (Editorial) – masslive.com — Read on http://www.masslive.com/opinion/2019/10/lottery-holds-up-well-to-new-competition-editorial.html

BOSTON – It appears 2020 will be a year without thoroughbred horse racing in Massachusetts.The state Gaming Commission received only one application, for harness racing at Plainridge Park Casino, by the deadline to apply for live racing approval. Thoroughbred racing has been on the decline for years in Massachusetts. Suffolk Downs, which is bound for …

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It’s been a year and a half since a U.S. Supreme Court ruling gave states the ability to allow sports betting programs and so far about a dozen states have adopted programs, but Massachusetts is… — Read on http://www.boston25news.com/news/no-clear-odds-on-legal-sports-betting-in-massachusetts/996230453

On tap at Harpoon Brewery beer hall the other night, a limited edition “Hopportunity Pale Ale” marked a special occasion: a first-of-its-kind diversity job fair for the craft brewing industry. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2019/10/10/pale-and-male-craft-brewers-seek-out-diversity/LHSE4vRw1TIFy6Ls71ShHK/story.html