Social Equity Advocates Warn: Big Cannabis Is Cornering The Market
February 6, 2025
Equitable Opportunities Now alerts members to bills that would significantly loosen Massachusetts cannabis ownership restrictions
Equitable Opportunities Now alerts members to bills that would significantly loosen Massachusetts cannabis ownership restrictions
Agency chair: “Repeated budget reductions have constrained our ability to deliver necessary regulatory work in a timely manner.”
Mass EON: “There is an effort taking place right now to enable the largest, most profitable companies to control more of the market while reducing the number of equity businesses.”
Massachusetts business owners, industry trade groups, and advocates ask lawmakers to reform the Cannabis Control Commission
The hearings were prompted by reports of turmoil at the commission and state Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro’s call for the agency to be put under receivership
With UMass poll showing uncertainty, Bay State advocates for regulated psychedelics access speak out, grab big endorsement
“The Committee will be inviting various Massachusetts cannabis industry stakeholders to testify.” Chief concerns include “proper channels of accountability within the agency structure.”
Question 4 regarding psychedelics among those facing challenges
CCC receivership rejected, but hearings on other options slated for this fall
Commissioners acknowledge need for clarity on roles of chair, executive director
