The Biggest Massachusetts Cannabis Stories Of 2023
From plummeting prices to regulator wrangles and alleged retaliation, this was the year of growing pains along with strains
From plummeting prices to regulator wrangles and alleged retaliation, this was the year of growing pains along with strains
Black Economic Council of Massachusetts and Equitable Opportunities Now challenge “burdensome” delivery regulations
From trends and technology to tastes, turbulence, and triumphs
Allegations of racial insensitivity among various converging controversies involving cannabis regulator leadership in Massachusetts
A rundown on new regulations impacting Host Community Agreements, Social Equity and Municipal Equity Provisions, and Revised Suitability Standards for Registered Agents
Concepcion will continue setting the agenda—but only until the next Cannabis Control Commission meeting
Suspended Chair Shannon O’Brien’s meeting with appointing state Treasurer Deb Goldberg is pushed back. As cannabis commissioners carry out duties under placeholders, major questions still loom around leadership.
“I think cannabis customers are looking to get educated and recruited to become advocates for a sustainable, enjoyable, responsible lifestyle and marketplace.”
“You’re there to make a difference and provide access to cannabis … and to get this new industry rolling.”
1,000-plus licenses, nearly 100,000 patients, and 900 inspections
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