Pope Francis endorses same-sex civil unions for first time – The Boston Globe

Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco,” which had its premiere at the Rome Film Festival on Wednesday. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/10/21/world/pope-francis-endorses-same-sex-civil-unions-first-time-documentary/

Cannabis Control Commission Approves Policy Changes to Proposed Regulations for Adult Use Delivery in Massachusetts – Cannabis Control Commission

Cannabis Control Commission Approves Policy Changes to Proposed Regulations for Adult Use Delivery in Massachusetts — Read on mass-cannabis-control.com/ccc-approves-policy-changes-to-proposed-regs-for-adult-use-delivery/

Marijuana home delivery plan goes too far, lawmakers say – News – telegram.com – Worcester, MA

A handful of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have asked that Massachusetts marijuana regulators scrap the proposed delivery license that would let operators buy marijuana wholesale from cultivators and manufacturers, store it in a warehouse and deliver it to consumers at home. The Cannabis Control Commission is expected Tuesday morning to consider feedback …

2020 Ballot questions: Marijuana legalization: Voters in Arizona, Montana, New Jersey and South Dakota will consider efforts to legalize marijuana, allow cannabis sales and make drug-related criminal justice reforms.

Marijuana legalization Eleven US states have legalized recreational marijuana, and four more could join them this year. Voters in Arizona, Montana, New Jersey and South Dakota will consider efforts to legalize marijuana, allow cannabis sales and make drug-related criminal justice reforms. — Read on http://www.weny.com/story/42781034/2020-ballot-questions-what-states-are-voting-on-besides-the-us-presidential-election

Grand jury seeks Mashpee tribe’s Taunton casino documents – News – The Taunton Daily Gazette, Taunton, MA – Taunton, MA

MASHPEE — U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling’s office sent a third subpoena to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe last month, this time demanding records concerning the relationship between the tribe’s Gaming Authority and the project manager on its First Light Resort & Casino in Taunton. The Sept. 8 subpoena was signed by Assistant U.S. Attorney Christine Wichers. …