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Voters convincingly backed a state law that allows marijuana to be used by people with debilitating medical conditions such as cancer, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease. Yet many communities now appear hesitant to open their borders to facilities where the drug would be legally cultivated and sold.
State health officials have released a list of 181 applications they received from groups hoping to open medical marijuana dispensaries.
Nine months after Massachusetts voters approved creation of a medical marijuana program, a key deadline has arrived for those interested in obtaining a license to dispense the drug.
State health officials are making preliminary applications available for nonprofit medical marijuana dispensaries in Massachusetts.
N.H. Gov. Maggie Hassan has signed a law making New Hampshire the 19th state to allow seriously ill residents to use marijuana to treat their illnesses.
State public health officials are proposing a fee structure for the state's new medical marijuana program.
The state Public Health Council is moving ahead with regulations of medical marijuana dispensaries and it appears Norwell may be the first in line for a facility.
The unanimous vote Wednesday paves the way for the voter-approved law to take effect, though it will be at least several more months before the state's first medical marijuana dispensaries open.
A legislative committee plans to hear several proposals to change Massachusetts' medical marijuana law as the state prepares for implementation of the voter-approved measures.
Recipients of medical marijuana in Massachusetts would be allowed up to 10 ounces for 60 days under proposed rules issued by state health officials.
A national marijuana trade association is planning a symposium in downtown Boston as the state gears up to begin allowing the sale of marijuana for medical purposes.
A day-long seminar held at the Logan Airport Hilton Hotel hosted 40 students interested in opening medical marijuana businesses.
Towns and state regulators are preparing for the new medical marijuana law that goes into effect in Massachusetts Tuesday.
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Whether you voted for it or against it, medical marijuana dispensaries are coming to Massachusetts and possibly in a new vending machine-style Medbox dispenser.
Quincy City Councilor Brian Palmucci took a look at the new law about medical marijuana and noticed a gaping hole in terms of licensing and zoning.
Doctors can now recommend medical marijuana for patients with certain conditions.
Question Three on the Massachusetts ballot would legalize medical marijuana. Here are arguments for and against.
Massachusetts voters will have to make decisions on three ballot questions on Election Day.
The medical marijuana debate will be decided in Massachusetts on the November 6 ballot.
Click play to see the video of Bradley Jay's coverage of the 23rd Freedom Rally on the Boston Common with comments by Rep. Barney Frank.
A web address printed in the state's 2012 ballot question information voters guide is actually a spoof site.
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The state Supreme Judicial Court has ruled in favor of medical marijuana opponents who say the likely November ballot question on the issue is misleading.
The Norfolk District Attorney's Office is requesting the unredacted audio recordings, notes, and texts between Karen Read and a Boston Magazine reporter.
Kimberly Savino was previously charged with animal cruelty in Michigan.
Illegal crossings have continued to skyrocket with roughly 19,000 people arrested in fiscal year 2024.
A junior firefighter from Massachusetts is being recognized for his heroic actions after he saved a girl at a restaurant who was choking.
Teachers in Beverly and Gloucester, Massachusetts have voted to go on strike.
Teachers in Beverly and Gloucester, Massachusetts have voted to go on strike.
Illegal crossings have continued to skyrocket with roughly 19,000 people arrested in fiscal year 2024.
The Norfolk District Attorney's Office is requesting the unredacted audio recordings, notes, and texts between Karen Read and a Boston Magazine reporter.
A festive crowd showed up to say farewell to the Christmas tree that's headed to Rockefeller Center.
Drake Maye and Caleb Williams are gearing up for their first matchup against one another as the Patriots will visit the Bears in Week 10.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head.
Several hospitals have failed to come to an agreement with the second-largest health insurer in Massachusetts, Point32Health.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
President Biden is visiting New Hampshire on Tuesday to tout his health care achievements and put focus on his policy legacy.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
A Springfield man says he gave police evidence that points to another suspect in the Boston Strangler investigation - not Albert DeSalvo.
A Plymouth man says that fraudsters tried to steal his home out from under him, just one week after WBZ's I-Team reported on a similar scam in Concord.
In the wake of Enrique Delgado-Garcia's death following a boxing training exercise with the Massachusetts State Police, the I-Team uncovered a similar case decades ago where a recruit died after excessive police training.
Relief may be on the way for hundreds of drivers in Massachusetts, who lost their commercial driver's licenses due to violations from decades ago.
Donald Trump won 75 cities and towns in Massachusetts in the 2024 election. Eleven of them voted Democrat four years ago.
If you were looking for surprises, the 2024 election likely wasn't for you.
John Deaton said he believes Sen. Elizabeth Warren is creating divisiveness in the state
While polls show inflation and the economy are the top issues for voters in New Hampshire, another topic is dominating the ad wars - abortion.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu reached an agreement with business leaders last week on a temporary tax rate increase on commercial properties.
Seven Stop & Shop stores in Massachusetts will be closing permanently on Oct. 31.
A small group of loyal customers gathered in Weston Saturday morning to thank a pharmacist who is relocating as Walgreens closes the location where he served the community for almost three decades.
Meta is set to launch a new plan using facial recognition technology to prevent online scams at the start of next year.
The owner of the New Hampshire coffee shop believes it will cost them more than a million dollars to move and buy another property.
An old Christmas Tree Shops location in Massachusetts will be turned into a "Spirit Christmas" store.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Mike Onwenu is a man of many roles along the New England Patriots offensive line, and he may be filling a new one Sunday in Chicago.
Former New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones could be logging a number of starts for the Jacksonville Jaguars the rest of the season.
Drake Maye and Caleb Williams are gearing up for their first matchup against one another as the Patriots will visit the Bears in Week 10.
Jayson Tatum said that getting revenge on Steve Kerr for his Olympic benching wasn't on his mind when the Celtics took on the Warriors.
Stephen Curry scored 27 points, Buddy Hield had 16 and the Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics 118-112 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.
New York City is officially legalizing jaywalking. Is it time for Boston to do the same?
Boston is looking to give new life to the historic bear dens in Franklin Park.
The massive comet that's starting to become visible in the night sky won't stick around for too long.
The northern lights have been very active in 2024. An expert explains why it could continue for months to come.