Newly released termination file from case between Massachusetts Treasurer Goldberg and Shannon O’Brien details “bullying” and irreconcilable differences from start of tenure
From legal complaints to a recent public health advisory, it all comes down to laboratory testing standards and enforcement
Talking Joints Memo sources and writers predict what’s coming for stakeholders, consumers, social consumption, business, products, culture, and the Cannabis Control Commission
From Cannabis Control Commission drama to lab shopping, enforcement actions, and getting weed to Martha’s Vineyard This roundup is not to be confused with the list of our most-read
State Treasurer Deb Goldberg fired O’Brien nearly a year later in September 2024 for “gross misconduct” and being “unable to discharge the power and duties of a CCC commissioner”
David Lakeman comes from Illinois cannabis program but started career with Massachusetts Municipal Association and CCC
Goldberg was also asked about whether the agency has taken a turn for the better. “I don’t know,” she said. “We don’t have oversight of the agency.”
“The Committee will be inviting various Massachusetts cannabis industry stakeholders to testify.” Chief concerns include “proper channels of accountability within the agency structure.”
In a surprisingly boring September meeting, the few commissioners left punt on big topics and discuss personnel and budget
Training for social equity license applicants may be cut short. Acting ED: “It is not looking that great for us, but we continue to do the best we can with the little we have.”
