MICHAEL JONAS

Michael Jonas works with Bruce in overseeing CommonWealth Beacon coverage and editing the work of reporters. His own reporting has a particular focus on politics, education, and criminal justice reform.

Why Elect Sheriffs Anyway?

September 21, 2025

The indictment of Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins spotlights the ‘vestigial’ practice of putting a political office in charge of local corrections

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Why Elect Sheriffs Anyway?

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Cannabiz Corner

Massachusetts Gets A Record Store In A Marijuana Dispensary

The Numbers: Once Again, People Bought A Shitload Of Weed In Mass

Update: What’s Up With The Massive Marijuana Bill On Beacon Hill?

Inbox: Committee Files Objection To Proposed Anti-Cannabis Ballot Initiative

In The Bag: The Story Behind (And What’s Ahead For) The Hitman Brand

There’s Something About Rhody. Compared To Mass, It Seems More Welcoming To Weed

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