Massachusetts Legal Marijuana Updates

05/20/2017

With recreational pot on the way, proponents want to prop up the state’s medical ma*****na program.

04/04/2017

The Legislature appears likely to strip Goldberg of her authority, perhaps creating an independent ma*****na oversight commission instead, according to several Beacon Hill officials familiar with the discussions.

The Legislature is likely to strip state Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg of her authority, perhaps creating an independent commission to oversee the new billion-dollar industry.

03/27/2017

There are so many industries that will see more jobs, opportunities, and growth as a result of this new law.

Contractors to transform fallow warehouses to pot greenhouses. Mechanics to keep the plants at the right temperature and humidity. Armed security guards to keep watch over the drug. Lobbyists. Scientists. Pot brownie chefs.

03/23/2017

"Rosenberg said retail pot shops have the potential to open sooner than the July 2018 deadline if lawmakers feel they are fully prepared by an earlier date, but there is no urgency to do so."

Senate President Stanley Rosenberg promised that lawmakers will not further delay the opening of ma*****na retail shops after the legislature's approved six-month extension.“We need to get that up and running on time," Rosenberg said on Boston Herald Radio's “Morning Meeting” show with Jacly...

03/20/2017

State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg is arguing against legislative efforts to strip her office of cannabis oversight responsibility.

03/17/2017

On Monday beginning at 11, the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Ma*****na Policy will hold its first hearing. Public testimony will begin around 1pm. https://malegislature.gov/Events/Hearings/Detail/2520

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03/13/2017

Ma*****na advocates are planning to gather on the steps of the Massachusetts Statehouse as lawmakers being weighing changes to the voter-approved law legalizing the drug's recreation use.

02/22/2017

Frequently asked questions on deadlines, licensing fees, possession limits and more from the State Treasurer. A useful read if you want to know what's happening with legal ma*****na in Massachusetts.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Recreational Ma*****na - FAQs

02/21/2017

Want to know how Massachusetts's new legal ma*****na law will work and how to find a job in the new industry? Join THC Staffing Group, Ardent, and other experts for a women-run seminar in Boston on March 7. This is your chance to turn your passion for cannabis into a career. Tickets are available at https://masscannabislaw.eventbrite.com

02/20/2017

Join Women Grow Boston next Thursday to learn how to prepare the pitch of a lifetime! Whether you're talking to potential investors, clients or customers, being able to succinctly and accurately describe your business or idea can be the difference between getting your business off the ground now or a year from now.

We'll be promoting Massachusetts cannabis-focused events all week - message us if you have an event you'd like us to post!

Whether you're talking to potential investors, clients or customers, being able to succinctly and accurately describe your business or idea can be the difference between getting your business off the ground now or a year from now. Join Women Grow: Boston and Phyllis Vena, CFA, Investment Associate w...

02/20/2017

Our friends at the Cannabis Society are hosting this event in addition to their regular Toasty Tuesday event this month. We'll be featuring different events every day this week - send us a message if you have a cannabis themed event you'd like us to share!

We are nearly a week away from New Ground: Operating a Massachusetts Cannabis Dispensary featuring CEO of Garden Remedies, Dr. Karen Munkacy. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here: https://breaknewground.eventbrite.com

Paid Cannabis Society members get access for no additional cost beyond the $75 annual membership fee, join here if you would rather just become a paid member and get into all events for the year: http://cansociety.com/membership/

We will be featuring rare munchies at this event including the super hard to obtain spicy Salsa Verde Doritos. The first twenty paid members who show up will also receive a bottle of Crystal Pepsi.

02/14/2017

"Unlike other places where cannabis is legal, Boston is within driving distance of many of the most populous places in America. This will make Boston the cannabis capital of the world in short order,” he said.

As Massachusetts’ ma*****na market is poised to move from street corners to store fronts, investors are starting to see green — and it’s not just the plants.