Marijuana commission confident funding will flow from Beacon Hill
The Cannabis Control Commission will run out of money in early 2018 unless the Legislature appropriates more funding for the state's newest regulatory agency, but its chairman is confident the money...
View ArticleFirefighters battle the hidden risk of cancer
For firefighters across the country, there is a growing realization that a major danger they face lies not just in the flames they battle, but in the fumes they breathe and the toxic soot they touch.
View ArticleMassachusetts recyclers grapple with effects of China ban
Some recycling processors in Massachusetts are beginning to see effects from a policy decision made on the other side of the world.
View ArticleCoyote population saturates Massachusetts
Once completely foreign to Massachusetts, coyotes have become increasingly common throughout the state, turning up in rural, suburban, and even, urban areas.
View ArticleRosenberg agrees to relinquish Senate presidency while investigation unfolds
Senate President Stanley Rosenberg, under mounting pressure from inside and outside of the State House, will step down as the leader of the Senate for the duration of an investigation into allegations...
View ArticleSTATE HOUSE ROUNDUP -- The alleged sins of the husband
A recap and analysis of the week in state government.The national sexual harassment scandal got a face in Massachusetts last week -- the face of Senate President Stanley Rosenberg's husband.All other...
View ArticleELECTION: Without primary date, Mass. stands alone among states
Every two years, the state holds an election. And every two years, voters head to the polls on the first Tuesday in November.But the timing of the party primaries, which typically occur in early- to...
View ArticleRegulators mull landscape for cannabis clubs and 'budtenders'
Allowing adults to purchase and use marijuana at some retail facilities -- think cannabis clubs -- could reduce the risk of children getting a hold of the drug and may limit how much legal marijuana is...
View ArticleMARIJUANA: Tax projections underscore uncertainty about pot popularity
Newly legal marijuana sales could provide as much as $82 million in state tax revenue next fiscal year, the commissioner of revenue told lawmakers Wednesday.The Cannabis Control Commission expects...
View ArticleFlu season hits Massachusetts early
Flu season arrived early this year and, for some, may put a damper on the holidays.
View ArticleWith flex spending, it's use it or lose it for some
For many consumers with flexible spending accounts, the end of the year is use-it-or-lose-it time.
View ArticleVaping, more common than smoking among teens, comes under scrutiny
As e-cigarettes become increasingly popular among young people, they are beginning to come under heightened scrutiny.
View ArticleSTATE HOUSE ROUNDUP -- A week that was far from ordinary
A recap and analysis of the week in state government.There's no vacancy in the Senate presidency, but there is a vacuum.That's in no way meant to disrespect Harriette Chandler of Worcester, an...
View ArticleNet neutrality explained
Ahead of the Federal Communications Commission's expected vote Thursday to repeal net neutrality rules, the proposal has drawn considerable controversy.
View ArticleSpecial event licenses, home delivery: marijuana restrictions debated
The first day of policy debate among state marijuana regulators indicated that the Cannabis Control Commission is working towards industry regulations that would give consumers more options for how...
View ArticleSPECIAL REPORT: Is it time for a change in alcohol licensing in the...
The Issue: The sale of liquor in Massachsuetts is governed by an 84-year-old system of state regulations, sharing jurisdiction with cities and towns. Why it matters: Liquor licenses can fuel economic...
View ArticleSTATE HOUSE ROUNDUP -- The obvious and the not-so-obvious
A recap and analysis of the week in state government.The 2016 election left many wondering if all political norms had been shattered.President Donald Trump won despite saying and doing things that made...
View ArticleNet neutrality explained
Ahead of the Federal Communications Commission's expected vote Thursday to repeal net neutrality rules, the proposal has drawn considerable controversy.
View ArticleRetailers look for ways around 'selling' marijuana
Cannabis entrepreneurs are working to find a place in the Massachusetts market, sometimes treading on legally dubious ground.
View ArticlePot cafés, a governor's race and 3 other Massachusetts stories to watch in 2018
As we say farewell to an eventful 2017, eyes will now turn to the new year. Here are five Massachusetts stories to watch in 2018.
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