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The Daily Free Press

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Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Minority Report: Fork more pork — Why conservatives are angry about earmarks

Lincoln Son Currie March 17, 2022
Whether or not you like earmarks may depend largely on whether or not you want the desired end — passing bills. 
Cannabis plant growing in a greenhouse

Recreational dispensary proposed for Newbury Street

Sam Trottenberg February 25, 2021
The proposal comes from Rooted in Roxbury, a local minority-owned cannabis company. Although Newbury Street hosts tobacco and pipe retailers, there are currently no dispensaries on the strip.
A case of faulty logic: eliminating drugs from Medicaid

A case of faulty logic: eliminating drugs from Medicaid

Editors April 1, 2018
Massachusetts officials are drafting proposals to eliminate some medications covered by Medicaid, the health insurance program offered to low-income people, in an effort to lower drug prices. The state plans on conducting rigorous research and testing to determine the medical benefits, if any, specific drugs have for consumers.
GRAPHIC BY SHAUN ROBINSON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts dispensary creates THC-infused lip balm

Savanna Tavakoli March 19, 2018

Marijuana dispensaries are constantly looking for new and inventive products to separate themselves from their competitors. Ermont, a Quincy-based dispensary, has done just that with their newest product,...

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