Mass Grass NewsA Check-In With ED Ahern About The Current State Of The CCC
Cannabis Control Commission Executive Director Ahern gives updates on the licensing freeze, implementation of new laws, and advertising changes
May 14, 2026CHRIS FARAONE
Chris is the editor and co-founder of Talking Joints Memo, a co-founder of the Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism, and a longtime reporter for outlets including the Boston Phoenix and DigBoston. He started his career as a music journalist and has been honored to collaborate with the likes of cannabis icons like Cypress Hill and Wu-Tang on book projects. He also plays pickleball and would love more people to play with who also smoke weed.
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