Massachusetts and Idaho lead contrasting 2026 ballot initiatives that could reshape state retail markets and constitutional legalization limits.

Gov. Maura Healey says keep cannabis legal as Massachusetts voters face a November measure to roll back adult-use sales and home grow. Here’s what’s at stake and why DMV readers should care.

MiCIA backs John James for pledging to repeal a new 24% wholesale tax. A Democratic senator warns his record on legalization and Congress undercuts the promise.

A repeal push in Massachusetts carries national implications. Here’s how it could influence federal rescheduling—and what DC, Maryland, and Virginia should watch now.

A sealed Leon County grand jury report found $10 million tied to children’s health care was rerouted into anti-legalization efforts. Here’s what happened and why DMV readers should care.

Bay State voters will decide whether to repeal adult-use cannabis. Here’s what Question 8 covers, who’s funding it, the stakes for operators, and why the DMV should care.

A national anti-marijuana group is reportedly outspending opponents in a push to criminalize cannabis sales in Massachusetts, putting a $1.65B market at risk.

NORML reports that Massachusetts Democrats overwhelmingly opposed a ballot effort to undo adult-use legalization, signaling policy stability heading into November.