Medical Marijuana
Jeff Sessions Moves to Rescind Obama-Era Federal Marijuana Policy
Jeff Sessions’ Department of Justice is rolling back the clock on marijuana policy today, sparking concern and sowing confusion in states around the country, including […]
Boston Millionaire Mocks Cancer Patients, PTSD, and the Disabled at Medical Marijuana Hearing
A Boston millionaire was apparently just messing with everyone when he strolled into City Hall on Tuesday night and offended the entire world. Back Bay resident […]
Marijuana Billboards: They’re Here
As Massachusetts sails past new milestones on its way to a fully functioning legal recreational marijuana marketplace, a new one was reached today: The state’s […]
Pro Athletes Made the Case for Marijuana in Boston
As the struggles of current and former professional athletes have come under increased scrutiny in recent years—including traumatic brain injuries and reports linking contact sports with opioid abuse […]
Quincy Dispensary Debuts Marijuana-Infused Bar Pizza
It has the bubbly look of a South Shore staple, but these are not your typical bar pizzas. Ermont, the non-profit that put cannabis cold-brew […]
Cannabis Cold Brew Is Coming to Quincy
If you ask anyone who suffers from caffeine withdrawal, they’ll tell you coffee is already a form of medication. But now, two local companies are […]
Boston’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens Downtown
Four years after Massachusetts became the eighteenth state to legalize medical marijuana, Boston’s first dispensary opened in Downtown Crossing Wednesday. Located in a former bank […]
Freetown Is Getting a Pot Processing Plant, Thanks to Boston Beer Co.
Freetown, a small, historic town next door to Fall River, has been waiting since 2007 for the right company to come along and build on a 52-acre […]
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Says She’s ‘Open’ to Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
Sen. Elizabeth Warren stopped by Suffolk University Law School Wednesday night for “Political Happy Hour” with Boston Globe political reporter Joshua Miller. Though Warren made it through the […]
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Coming to Downtown Crossing in Early 2016
Boston’s Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously voted Tuesday to award Patriot Care a conditional use permit to operate at 21 Milk Street in Downtown Crossing, […]
While Tone on Drug War Softens, Top Massachusetts Politicians Still Oppose Marijuana Legalization
Three of the most powerful politicians in Massachusetts who strongly oppose the legalization of marijuana have managed to somehow be part of the nation’s collective softening […]
Who’s to Blame for the Northeastern Institute of Cannabis’ Stalled MBTA Ad Campaign?
Last month, Boston Magazine reported that advertisements for the Northeastern Institute of Cannabis (NIC) would soon appear on Orange and Red Line trains, as well as […]
Women in the Weed Business
The rise of women entrepreneurs in the legal and medical marijuana business is growing across the country, and Boston area business leaders looking to combine […]