Opinion: Before You Overhaul The CCC, Remember—You Break It, You Bought It
April 14, 2026
The Massachusetts legislature’s plan to “modernize” the Cannabis Control Commission risks shattering its newfound momentum
The Massachusetts legislature’s plan to “modernize” the Cannabis Control Commission risks shattering its newfound momentum
The two main subjects up for discussion in DC were the appropriation bill that redefined “hemp,” and the movement of marijuana to Schedule III
A critical investigative tool, secret shoppers need to be used methodically, and with clear communication of how information is used
CCC approves protections following revelations that legal department pressured staff to soften findings around testing
“Who are we protecting? … Public health, public safety? Or … licensees by keeping them anonymized?”
With a ‘revolt’ of Independent Testing Labs afoot, Massachusetts cannabis regulators grapple with vacancy amidst hiring freeze
How Cannabis Control Commission leadership apparently targeted licensees, avoided accountability, and got the chair some disliked fired
A deep dive into the alleged practices behind and regulator response to thousands of potentially contaminated products
A close examination of the proposed Cannabis Control Commission restructuring
Calling for clearer standards and the “de-anonymization of data,” the Cannabis Control Commission member signaled that serious reform is coming
