Massachusetts

Editor’s Note: The article has been updated with a comment from Amazon. Amid the bustling holiday season, an Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) driver left 80 packages in a wooded area in Lakeville, Massachusetts. This incident occurred because the company faced intense pressure to meet delivery...

"Regulating intra and interstate commerce was only a means to the end of eradicating it. That is a goal that has been abandoned," said David Boies during oral arguments Tuesday, as he defended the need to revive a landmark case dismissed this past July. The case that marked one of the ways for the...

Veteran Democrat Elizabeth Warren has triumphed in securing a third term in the Massachusetts Senate, outpacing her pro-cryptocurrency opponent John Deaton. What Happened: The Associated Press declared Warren the winner at 8:00 p.m. EST, as results of the high-stakes presidential and congressional...

Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM), has not shied away from exhibiting his disdain for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and has used public platforms to target the leading cryptocurrency over the years. What happened: One of many such attacks came at the Institute of International...

As the 2024 election approaches, Florida, North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska are gearing up to vote on cannabis legalization measures. With a mix of medical and recreational cannabis initiatives, this election cycle could reshape the cannabis landscape. Here’s a look at what’s at...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and her Republican challenger John Deaton exchanged blow for blow over the subject of cryptocurrencies in the first debate between the two Senate hopefuls on Tuesday. What happened: Co-sponsored by the WBZ News and The Boston Globe, the two politicians with...

Since stepping away from acting in 2017, Eliza Dushku, the former Hollywood actress known for her roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Bring It On,” has embarked on a transformative journey away from the spotlight. As published in Boston Magazine, Dushku has redirected...

In a significant move towards exploring alternative therapies for mental health treatment, and days before FDA new rejection of MDMA-assisted therapies, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has signed the Honoring, Empowering and Recognizing Our Service Members and Veterans (HERO) Act into law. As...

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell made it clear that her office will make sure the Sackler family that owns Purdue Pharma will make reparations to families negatively affected by the opioid epidemic, following the Supreme Court‘s 5-4 decision on Thursday to dismiss the...

Let’s get updated with some of the main cannabis regulatory news of the week. Congress Maintains Ban On Marijuana Sales In D.C. Congress has decided to continue the federal ban on recreational marijuana sales in Washington, D.C., frustrating local efforts to regulate cannabis. This action...

The future of ride-share drivers for Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER) and Lyft Inc. (NASDAQ:LYFT) in Massachusetts is uncertain as the state’s supreme court is set to hear arguments on their employment classification. What Happened: The court will determine whether drivers for these...

During the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, Rebecca Koar, executive vice president of investor relations & strategy at Ascend Wellness Holdings, highlighted significant developments in the company's operations, particularly in Massachusetts. Enhancing Supply Capabilities Koar noted...

John Hartmann, CEO of Ascend Wellness Holdings Inc (OTC:AAWH), is gearing up to share his industry expertise at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference on April 16 and 17. He will delve into optimizing retail experiences to align with cannabis consumers’ dynamic expectations,...

On Tuesday, an odd Twitter altercation took place between Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), involving references to the Ku Klux Klan and bathrooms. What Happened: McGovern, the ranking member of the House Rules Committee, tangled with Greene on X, formerly Twitter...

New York has kicked off 2024 strong with new marijuana stores launching sales statewide. Last week Staten Island witnessed a historic event with the opening of The Flowery at 3022 Veterans Rd. W., the first adult-use cannabis store in the borough. Simultaneously, PharmaCann, a privately held,...