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.”
EXCERPT: ‘A WOMAN’S GUIDE TO CANNABIS’
“We should create a list of strains and products that work for each of our conditions,” said the cancer patient as they settled into their chairs. “And put it on the internet so everyone can see it.” The rest of the group murmured their approval.
‘WE NEED TO PUT OUR MONEY THERE AND NOT ON PROSECUTION’
State Rep.-elect Nika Elugardo knows the dangers of illegal drug trade. “It creates violence, it perpetuates poverty, you see thousands of dollars going through in plastic baggies and meanwhile our water is getting cut off.”
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
MEET THE BEANTOWN GHETTO SHAMAN
From Aikido, to cannabis, to ayahuasca, Hub healer looks to holistic alternatives
BLOCKCHAIN REACTION: CANNABIUM CEO EXPLAINS TRANSPARENT CBD MARKETPLACE
“Transparency is needed in order for the buyers to know exactly what he is buying and the origins of the product and where is was produced. For example, a buyer might want CBD extracted from organic farms in Canada and not CBD extracted in farms in South America.”
CANNABIS OPPONENT OPPOSED IN HOUSE RACE
the adult-use cannabis industry represents a new significant source of revenue for the Commonwealth. As a representative, I’ll make sure that revenue is put to good use for priorities such as the move to single-payer healthcare.
HIGHER LEARNING: MEET THE TUFTS STUDENT WORKING FOR SNOOP’S CANNABIS VENTURE FIRM
“What people don’t quite realize yet is that this industry is small in only one respect—it is only small in the sense of how big the industry will become in the coming years.”
