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Fixing problems associated with recreational marijuana use in Massachusetts would be sensible. Dismantling a billion-dollar industry? Ludicrous.

Some Massachusetts residents are pushing the absurd option, looking to end recreational adult use marijuana by asking voters to support a November 2026 statewide referendum.

The initiative appears to be on track to get enough voter signatures to appear on next year’s ballot. Support of the measure would outlaw recreational use of marijuana. If passed, the law would leave all the retai

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