Guest Opinion: Mass Governor Proposes Study Of Psychedelic Treatments
November 13, 2023
As advocates call for legalization, HERO Act would study benefits for veterans
As advocates call for legalization, HERO Act would study benefits for veterans
Cannabis Control Commission sends a detailed response to criticisms made by state lawmakers: “We respectfully reject that notion.”
Among the findings: CCC did not provide cybersecurity awareness training to its employees.
We are in need of urgent solutions, and the role that cannabis can play is not only compelling, it’s a practical, non-lethal and legal tool in the kit that we could be employing as a harm reduction method.
“If you don’t regulate to ensure good wages, then you won’t get them from the industry. … This is something that we should have already done to begin with.”
But there’s pushback: “The regulations make it nearly impossible to open and stay in business.”
Beacon Hill hearing included story about alleged regulator retaliation against testing lab
“Cities and towns have created their own barriers for these businesses. … A lot of folks have been blocked at the municipal level.”
The investments and policy decisions we make now will have a lasting impact on whether we create a truly equitable industry.
“At the heart of these recommendations is that we’re lacking clear standards and guidelines.”
