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Mass Grass NewsNewly released termination file from case between Massachusetts Treasurer Goldberg and Shannon O’Brien details “bullying” and irreconcilable differences from start…
February 16, 2025Mass Grass NewsState Treasurer Deb Goldberg fired O'Brien nearly a year later in September 2024 for "gross misconduct" and being "unable to…
November 9, 2024Mass Grass NewsGoldberg was also asked about whether the agency has taken a turn for the better. “I don’t know,” she said.…
October 16, 2024
Mass Grass NewsTreasurer appoints Commissioner Bruce Stebbins as temporary chair of Cannabis Commission
September 11, 2024Mass Grass NewsA timeline of their turbulent battle and roundup of breaking Mass cannabis coverage
September 9, 2024Mass Grass NewsA Goldberg spokesman says the treasurer “is taking the necessary time to review all of the information before her to…
August 26, 2024Mass Grass NewsThe ball is now in the treasurer's in Goldberg’s court to fire O’Brien or let her resume her position as…
July 16, 2024Mass Grass NewsOusted chair’s attorney argues that state treasurer’s case is mostly based on anonymous allegations
May 5, 2024
Mass Grass NewsFrom news on the lab-testing front, to Governor Healey’s possession pardons, to an update on suspended CCC Chair Shannon O’Brien
March 13, 2024
Mass Grass NewsCannabis regulators respond to criticism from state lawmakers—again
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