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Opioid battle takes a new direction thanks to local police
BOSTON – As opioids are killing Massachusetts residents at an alarming rate, the state's top leaders like Republican Gov. Charlie Baker…
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Marijuana legalization in Colorado may be hurting poor
BOSTON – Reports about the disproportionate impact of the legal marijuana industry on minority and low-income neighborhoods and families deserve a closer look,…
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Second pot doc suspended, raising enforcement questions
BOSTON – State regulators have reportedly suspended a second Massachusetts physician over prescribing medical marijuana, saying that more than 4,600 of the…
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Fatal car crashes tied to pot doubled after legalization
BOSTON – A new report analyzing vehicular accidents in Washington found that the number of fatal crashes involving drivers who recently used marijuana…
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Scientific basis for laws on marijuana, driving questioned
WASHINGTON (AP) — Motorists are being convicted of driving under the influence of marijuana based on arbitrary state standards that have no connection…
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Baker fires back at marijuana campaign leaders
BOSTON – Labeled a "hypocrite" last week by advocates who said his stance on legalizing retail sales of marijuana is at…