Cannabis Control Commission Shakeup: O’Brien Fired, Lawmakers to Review Structure

Former Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Chair Shannon O’Brien has been fired after losing a legal battle with State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg. Goldberg’s decision comes amidst concerns about attracting qualified candidates and ongoing debate regarding the commission’s structure. State lawmakers will hold a hearing to review the commission’s organizational framework, with the inspector general raising concerns about the statute’s clarity and consistency. O’Brien plans to appeal her firing to the Supreme Judicial Court.

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