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New Marijuana Law Delayed by Six Months

Donna Motta December 30, 2016 Comments Off on New Marijuana Law Delayed by Six Months

Even though voters decided during the last election to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Massachusetts, Governor Charlie Baker recently signed a law pushing back the schedule for retail marijuana operations in the

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Voters Say “No” To Expanded Slot-Machine Gaming

Donna Motta November 9, 2016 Comments Off on Voters Say “No” To Expanded Slot-Machine Gaming

Massachusetts voters did not approve Question One in Tuesday’s election – Expanded Slot-Machine Gaming. A “No” vote means the state Gaming Commission will not issue one additional category 2 license, which would have permitted

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Voters Say “Yes” To Question # 3

Donna Motta November 9, 2016 Comments Off on Voters Say “Yes” To Question # 3

Massachusetts voters approved Ballot Question Three during Tuesday’s election: Conditions for Farm Animals. The law will no prohibit any farm owner or operator from knowingly confining any breeding pig, calf raised for veal, or

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No Charter School Expansion

Donna Motta November 9, 2016 Comments Off on No Charter School Expansion

Massachusetts voters did not approve Question Two in Tuesday’s election: Charter School Expansion. The “no” vote means that the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education will not be allowed to approve up to

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Recreational Use Of Marijuana – Legal

Donna Motta November 9, 2016 Comments Off on Recreational Use Of Marijuana – Legal

Massachusetts voters approved Question four in Tuesday’s election: Legalizing, regulating, and taxing Marijuana for recreational use. The law now states that persons 21 years of age and older can possess up to one ounce

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