Because of the current state law, such beverages can’t be sold at rec dispensaries, and won’t be available any time soon.
A SIMPLE SURVEY OF THE MASSACHUSETTS CANNASCAPE
In one sentence, please tell us how you feel about how recreational cannabis is going in Mass so far.
SOMERVILLE LICENSING COMMISSION WAIVES APPLICATION FEES FOR CANNABIS DISPENSARIES
As the licensing approval process in some towns and cities has been compared to both ransom and extortion, this week the Somerville Licensing Commission, in what appears to be a statewide first, passed a measure to sidestep at least some of the insanity that hopeful legal weed growers and sellers face in Mass.
IMPAIRED LAWMAKING: BAKER, DELEO, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT LOBBY FOR NEW CANNABIS OUI LAWS
In the midst of the media blitz about stoned driving, one might think that at least some outlets would note another story from a couple weeks ago, “Massachusetts banned from using [alcohol] Breathalyzer test pending reforms at state police agency.”
THE HIGHS (AND LOWS) OF THE FIRST DAY OF RECREATIONAL WEED IN NORTHAMPTON
Hamilton waited not just for the chance to buy a vape pen and gummy edibles, but was instead eager to make history. “I’m excited because I’m going to be one of the first people to buy weed recreationally east of the Mississippi,” he told DigBoston. “It’s a big step for the state, and it’s a great big step for this country.”
HOW TO COVER THE FIRST DAY OF RECREATIONAL WEED
Your guide to cannabis reporting on the Commonwealth’s Super Bowl Fun Day
CANNABIZ CORNER: CLIMATE RESOURCES GROUP (CRG)
Massachusetts has a real opportunity to lead in sustainable cannabis cultivation, but the question is: how many poorly designed grow ops will come and go before Massachusetts cannabis cultivation facilities are as environmentally responsible as they can be?
BLUNTING SESSIONS: MASS LAWMAKERS CLARIFY SUPPORT FOR CANNABIS IN TURBULENT FEDERAL TIMES
“We can comment and say we don’t want state or local resources used to support a federal law when it’s legal in Mass,” Jehlen said. “But to stop [Sessions], I think Congress is the one that has to step up, and I’m hoping that’ll happen.”
