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Mass Grass News“Unrestricted access to the documentary evidence bearing on [the Cannabis Control Commission’s] dismissal of its Chairperson … must be respected.”
June 9, 2025Mass Grass NewsNewly released termination file from case between Massachusetts Treasurer Goldberg and Shannon O’Brien details “bullying” and irreconcilable differences from start…
February 16, 2025
Mass Grass NewsFrom legal complaints to a recent public health advisory, it all comes down to laboratory testing standards and enforcement
February 13, 2025
Mass Grass NewsTalking Joints Memo sources and writers predict what’s coming for stakeholders, consumers, social consumption, business, products, culture, and the Cannabis…
January 9, 2025
Mass Grass NewsFrom Cannabis Control Commission drama to lab shopping, enforcement actions, and getting weed to Martha’s Vineyard This roundup is not…
December 26, 2024Mass Grass NewsState Treasurer Deb Goldberg fired O'Brien nearly a year later in September 2024 for "gross misconduct" and being "unable to…
November 9, 2024
Mass Grass NewsDavid Lakeman comes from Illinois cannabis program but started career with Massachusetts Municipal Association and CCC
October 28, 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 News"The Committee will be inviting various Massachusetts cannabis industry stakeholders to testify." Chief concerns include "proper channels of accountability within…
October 8, 2024
Mass Grass NewsIn a surprisingly boring September meeting, the few commissioners left punt on big topics and discuss personnel and budget
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