Mass Grass NewsMass Lamakers Publicly Urge ‘No’ Vote On Question 8
November’s vote will mark the first time that voters have ever decided on a ballot measure to repeal an existing…
October 6, 2026Maura Healey
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Mass Grass NewsEditorial: If Equity Matters, Prove It—Publish The Process Behind The CCC Appointment
The seat created to ensure that legal, policy, and social-justice expertise informs cannabis regulation in Massachusetts was just filled behind…
November 11, 2025
Mass Grass NewsMassachusetts Launches “New” Social Equity Grant Program
A "new" Cannabis Social Equity Grant Program through the state’s existing Social Equity Trust Fund will make available up to $25…
September 24, 2024
Mass Grass NewsHow The Mass Pardon Of Massachusetts Marijuana Misdemeanors Manifested
“It was not a consensus, but still we feel it was the right thing to do based on the circumstances.”
April 4, 2024
Mass Grass NewsResearchers Send “Cannabis As Alternative” Policy Memo To Gov Healey
“The opioid epidemic has continually escalated in recent years, and despite commendable efforts by the Healey-Driscoll Administration, challenges in access…
March 20, 2024
Mass Grass NewsMass Pols, Prosecutors Finally Concede Weed War, Pardon Most Offenders
“Massachusetts will be the first state to take action since President Biden pardoned federal marijuana convictions and called on governors…
March 14, 2024
Mass Grass NewsIt’s Been One Hell Of A Week For Mass Cannabis Headlines
From news on the lab-testing front, to Governor Healey’s possession pardons, to an update on suspended CCC Chair Shannon O’Brien
March 13, 2024Mass Grass NewsGuest Opinion: Mass Governor Proposes Study Of Psychedelic Treatments
As advocates call for legalization, HERO Act would study benefits for veterans
November 13, 2023
Mass Grass NewsRevisiting Gov. Healey’s Past Comments On Cannabis
“The introduction of social consumption establishments raises particular concerns about the increased potential for drivers operating under the influence”
April 5, 2023
Mass Grass NewsTHC PSA: Governor, AG, Treasurer Seek Applicants for Cannabis Social Equity Advisory Board
The body will consult with the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development as EOHED administers the Cannabis Social Equity…
October 13, 2022