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New Massachusetts Law In Effect: No Tobacco, Vaping Sales At Pharmacies And Health Care Facilities

Bill Gnade

A new Massachusetts law that went into effect December 31 prohibits the sale of tobacco and vaping products by pharmacies and health care institutions.

According to the Athol Daily News, similar restrictions had already been instituted by "174 cities and towns, including the seven largest cities in the state."

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Maine Governor Inauguration’s Biggest Donors: Medical Pot, Casinos

Bill Gnade

Maine's new and first-ever female governor, Janet Mills, a Democrat, raised $241,000 for her inauguration, with her biggest donor being a medical marijuana dispensary company.

Wellness Connection of Maine, which runs four dispensaries, donated $25,000 to Governor Mills for her inaugural activities, according to a story in thecounty.me, which also reports that two other dispensaries donated $10,000 each.

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