Massachusetts Legislature approves marijuana industry reforms – The Boston Globe

The long-awaited bill would crack down on local fees charged to marijuana companies, help fund local pot start-ups, and allow cannabis cafés to open in a handful of communities. It comes six years after voters legalized recreational marijuana. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/08/01/marijuana/massachusetts-legislature-approves-marijuana-industry-reforms/

Bringing happy hour back to Mass.? A skeptical Charlie Baker is ‘a hard sell’ – The Boston Globe

“They were the precursor of a lot of traffic accidents and, in some cases, fatalities, which is why they were eliminated in the first place,” said Governor Charlie Baker. The state Senate last week passed a bill that would allow any city or town to vote to allow sale of discounted alcohol beverages at bars …

Massachusetts is 18th state to ban discrimination based on one’s natural hairstyles – The Boston Globe

As Governor Baker signed legislation barring discrimination on the basis of a person’s natural hairstyle or hair texture into law in his office Tuesday afternoon, twin sisters Deanna and Mya Cook, 21, smiled with pride and joy. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/07/26/metro/baker-signs-crown-act-into-law/