Mass Grass NewsThe Mounting Legal Challenges Facing The Cannabis Control Commission
In addition to the lawsuit filed by former Chair Shannon O’Brien, additional legal actions bring unwanted attention to the agency
August 26, 2026Shannon O'Brien
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Mass Grass NewsFormer CCC Chair O’Brien Sues Massachusetts Treasurer Goldberg
The laid-off Cannabis Control Commission chair is also suing her former agency
August 20, 2026
Mass Grass NewsCCC Whistleblower Claims He Was Fired In Retaliation For Conducting Internal Investigations
Former associate general counsel says, “I’m disgusted at how I’ve seen senior staff of the commission betray the trust given…
June 9, 2026
Mass Grass NewsCCC Members Address Secret Shopping, Inversion, Debarment, And Diversion
The Cannabis Control Commission doesn’t know the extent of any rule-breaking going on, but members are finally aiming to hold…
December 13, 2025Mass Grass NewsCannabis Control Commissioners Split On Re-Affirming Votes Taken While O’Brien Was Gone
Reinstated CCC chair fails in attempt to safeguard decisions made while agency “did not have a properly designated chair”
October 30, 2025
Mass Grass NewsInbox: CCC Chair O’Brien Issues Statement On Priorities
“Over-regulation can unintentionally shut out diverse new entrants and impedes all businesses from achieving economic success.”
October 6, 2025Mass Grass NewsDon’t Call It A Comeback: Chair O’Brien Leads First Meeting Since Return To CCC
Upon reinstatement to the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, Shannon O’Brien champions efficiency, transparency, and social equity
October 2, 2025
Mass Grass NewsCannabis Control Commission Rejects Proposed Enforcement Action
Investigators found the company used “prohibited advertising practices” and that owner "made statements … that were deceptive … or tended…
October 2, 2025
Mass Grass NewsFive Huge Intersecting Stories Dominating Massachusetts Cannabis (With Video)
From the arrest of Sheriff Tompkins, to lab testing catastrophe, to store closures, you don’t need a tinfoil hat to…
September 25, 2025
Mass Grass NewsInbox: Shannon O’Brien Returns To Cannabis Control Commission
Reinstated chair will have first public meeting on Oct. 1, with upcoming regulatory discussions on topics including social consumption
September 25, 2025