A regional organization that lobbies for businesses that belong to it is calling on Congress to pass legislation that would allow pot shops and other marijuana businesses to get bank loans and insurance.
The New England Council, which also includes academic institutions and health institutions, has endorsed the so-called Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act bill.
The city of Framingham's first chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer says she sees ending racial inequality as a goal, but she doesn't foresee when that might happen.
"This work is forever going to be a factor," said Maritsa Barros, who started in January, according to The MetroWest Daily News, which ran a profile on her Friday, April 2.
