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House leadership took one issue off the table ahead of the term's final day of formal sessions, announcing plans for autumn hearings on the structure of the Cannabis Control Commission rather than attempting a late-session push to reshape the controversy-plagued agency.

Two Eastern Massachusetts real estate firms have snatched up seven Worcester properties.

Two lawsuits by former employees of the dispensary accuse the company of a number of wrongdoings.

Gyro & Souvlaki opened on 623 Chandler St. on Saturday, bringing a taste of Greek cuisine to Worcester.

The company cited licensing challenges with its beer garden and patio.

The Massachusetts unemployment rate continued to increase in June for the second month in a row following three months of unchanged rates. 

United is one of the few cannabis companies in Central Massachusetts operating an outdoor cultivation site.

Senators dove into debate Thursday on a wide-reaching economic development bond bill by making official their latest push to revive happy hour in some Massachusetts communities.

Several lawmakers asked Shapiro how he landed on the idea of receivership rather than other reforms, such as asking the executive branch to perform more CCC oversight, installing an auditor at the agency, or pressing the governor, attorney general and treasurer to replace commissioners.

Worcester-based social equity cannabis dispensary New Dia is suing a California-based entity, claiming the firm has failed to pay an agreed upon purchase price of $2 million for a minority stake in the dispensary.