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Cannabis flower. The cannabis industry in Massachusetts has fallen under scrutiny after an investigation revealed that retailers have been selectively choosing test results to ensure their products can be sold. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP FILE

Consumers, industry leaders express concerns about cannabis safety after reports of moldy products

Liam Dunne October 6, 2024
Cannabis manufacturers, distributors and consumers in Massachusetts are raising concerns about product safety following reports of moldy product making its way onto dispensary shelves. 
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Senate approves sweeping changes to marijuana laws, regulations

Tanisha Bhat April 14, 2022
The Mass. Senate unanimously approved changes to current marijuana laws and regulations on April 7.
The Cannabis Control Commission was sued Jan. 13 by the Commonwealth Dispensary Association over its new regulations that restrict delivery license eligibility. BETSEY GOLDWASSER/ DFP FILE

Cannabis Control Commission sued over new delivery license regulations

Isabella Abraham January 24, 2021
To prioritize disenfranchised communities — who have faced disproportionate harm from marijuana enforcement and prohibition — the CCC limited delivery licenses to economic empowerment and social equity applicants for three years.
Pure Oasis, a pot shop owned by Kobie Evans and Kevin Hart, will soon open as the first recreational marijuana store, also the first owned by economic empowerment candidates in Boston. COURTESY OF KOBIE EVANS

First recreational pot shop gets permission to open in Boston

Elyse Genrich January 31, 2020

Boston’s first recreational marijuana shop may open its doors in the coming weeks — a landmark not only as the first in Boston in general, but also the first in Massachusetts owned by economic empowerment...

East to West: December 9, 2019

East to West: December 9, 2019

Justin Tang December 9, 2019

In this episode of “East to West,” we cover the introduction of two-factor authentication on the Student Link, state regulations on cannabis companies, an app helping students to develop sustainable...

The Boston City Council passed Councilor Kim Janey’s proposed marijuana licensing ordinance Wednesday, which seeks to diversify ownerships of dispensaries, such as NETA in Brookline. LAURYN ALLEN/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Boston City Council votes to promote equity in marijuana industry

Angela Yang November 21, 2019
A City Council bill passed Wednesday to shift who in the city can operate marijuana businesses. The licensing process will favor those deemed by various criteria to have been disproportionately affected by weed prohibition in the past.
East to West: October 28, 2019

East to West: October 28, 2019

JenRacoosin October 28, 2019

In this episode of “East to West,” we cover a new campus crime report, cannabis startup competition finalists, how local costume stores compete with online retailers, and more. This episode...

The Cannabis Control Commission announced Tuesday the elimination of patient registration and renewal fees beginning in November. EMILY ZABOWSKI/ DFP FILE

Cannabis Control Commission eliminates patient registration, renewal fees for medical marijuana

Ellie Yeo October 25, 2019
The Cannabis Control Commission made this decision after it received much feedback urging the state to eliminate the fees.
East to West: October 4, 2019

East to West: October 4, 2019

JenRacoosin October 4, 2019

In this episode of “East to West,” we cover Warren Towers escalator shutdowns, a lawsuit against the Trump administration, an app that measures noise pollution, and more. This episode originally...

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission approved the delivery of cannabis on Tuesday, allowing Boston residents to order marijuana directly to their homes instead of having to go to a dispensary. FELIX PHILLIPS/ DFP FILE ILLUSTRATION

Cannabis Control Commission allows home-delivery of marijuana

Angela Yang September 30, 2019
However, dispensaries will not be able to deliver to college campuses, and all purchasers must be over 21 years of age before ordering.
The City of Boston awarded a conditional use permit last week to cannabis producer and retailer Ascend Wellness. EMILY ZABOWSKI/ DFP FILE

First Boston marijuana dispensary awarded conditional use permit

Joel Lau January 24, 2019
Boston is one step closer to getting its first recreational marijuana dispensary after the City of Boston awarded a conditional use permit on Jan. 15 to cannabis producer and retailer Ascend Wellness.
Massachusetts’ first two marijuana dispensaries opened on Nov. 20. As of Sunday, together they have made over $2 million in revenue. FELIX PHILLIPS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Recreational marijuana stores open for business in Massachusetts

Natalie Patrick November 29, 2018
The first two legal recreational marijuana dispensaries in Massachusetts opened Nov. 20 in Leicester and Northampton, and as of Sunday, had together made more than $2 million in revenue.
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