U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling reaffirmed his opposition to supervised drug consumption sites Thursday, doubling down on his promise to prosecute such programs.
The shops say Gov. Charlie Baker doesn't have authority to override federal rules on the sale of vaping products, and the ban does irreparable harm to the shops.
Smoke shops across the state are scrambling to figure out how to replace lost revenue after Governor Charlie Baker enacted a four-month ban on vaping products.
Massachusetts Public Health Commissioner Monica Bharel has mandated that vaping-related illnesses be immediately reported to the DPH for the next 12 months.
Lawmakers appear unaware of the Cannabis Control Commission's months-old request to enforce mandatory agreements between municipalities and marijuana vendors.
Mayor Jon Mitchell is not joining Boston area mayors in supporting a bill that would allow illegal immigrants in Massachusetts to obtain a driver’s license.