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Lawmakers seek more transparency on funding for ballot initiatives

Facing a potentially crowded and costly 2026 ballot cycle, lawmakers advanced legislation to tighten disclosure rules for ballot question campaigns and reveal who’s funding them.

Cannabis growers using less than 70% of licensed cultivation space could be downgraded to lower limits

If the Cannabis Control Commission determines that a licensee has sold less than 70% of what the licensee produced during a review period, then the commission may reduce the licensee's maximum canopy to a lower tier, according to a CCC memo.

Feedback Earth to pay $250K over odors at former Grafton site

The deal resolves allegations of Feedback Earth violating environmental laws, installing unauthorized equipment, and emitting odors impacting residents up to 4.4 miles away, according to the AG's office.

🔒Devens seeks developers to build on 69 acres

The MassDevelopment request for proposals seeks to build on the regional enterprise zone’s growth through the development of two separate sites for residential uses.
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Ballot initiative to recriminalize recreational cannabis sales receives certification

Massachusetts voters in 2026 could have the chance to repeal adult-use recreational marijuana.

Cannabis agency overhaul bill awaits final negotiations amid holiday slowdown

The House and Senate have conducted minimal business during their six-week holiday season recess.

🔒Clinton rolls out RFP for redevelopment of Downtown property

The Town of Clinton is seeking proposals to redevelop the former site of a towing company in...

Strained Nashoba Valley EMS granted $5M after hospital closure

As the Nashoba Valley continues to reel from the 2024 closure of Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer, the Gov. Maura Healey Administration is dedicating $5 million to reimburse the region’s overburdened emergency medical services.
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Devens firm meets with DOE to accelerate fusion energy development

Devens-based Commonwealth Fusion Systems and other fusion-focused firms have met with U.S. Department of Energy leadership to...

🔒Dr. Michael Hirsh retires as Worcester’s public health medical director

Hirsh stepped down on Friday after originally being named the City’s medical director in 2012.
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