A Check-In With ED Ahern About The Current State Of The CCC
May 14, 2026
Cannabis Control Commission Executive Director Ahern gives updates on the licensing freeze, implementation of new laws, and advertising changes
Cannabis Control Commission Executive Director Ahern gives updates on the licensing freeze, implementation of new laws, and advertising changes
Anti-marijuana forces nationwide likely to now focus all their time and effort on closing dispensaries in Massachusetts
Massachusetts voters are being asked to eliminate a system that is already functioning as public health infrastructure, without the evidence to justify it
“I’m going to err on the side of a smartly regulated system that protects public health and consumers.”
Among other changes, omnibus legislation would double the number of licenses a single owner can hold and increase possession limits
“It is deceptive, it is destructive, and it will do nothing except shift total market control to street dealers.”
The Committee to Protect Cannabis Regulation met on Tuesday in Framingham. Talking Joints Memo Editor Chris Faraone reported from the scene.
Legislators advance two different psychedelic therapy bills, will consider landmark programs for ibogaine and psilocybin
“The so-called “Act to Restore a Sensible Marijuana Policy” is dangerous. Regulated cannabis is popular and it is safer than the alternatives.”
“I think decisions are already made even before the listening sessions. … This is targeting an industry, that’s all.”
