Judiciary Committee

Hodgson, Cabral Square Off
Hodgson, Cabral Square Off
Hodgson, Cabral Square Off
BOSTON (State House News Service) — A shared interest in preserving public safety fueled the arguments made Monday for and against legislation that would prohibit the use of state resources to enforce immigration law through certain types of partnerships between state and federal agencies...
Legalizing Pot Debated
Legalizing Pot Debated
Legalizing Pot Debated
State Representative Chris Markey of Dartmouth says he has several questions about a bill that would allow for the legalization of marijuana in Massachusetts. Speaking Friday with WBSM's Taylor Cormier, Markey said law enforcement concerns are at the top of his list...
Marijuana Bills Before Committee
Marijuana Bills Before Committee
Marijuana Bills Before Committee
Residents suffering from multiple sclerosis and other chronic illnesses say Gov. Deval Patrick's administration needs to expedite the process for licensing and opening medical marijuana dispensaries so that they can safely purchase the drug...