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Massachusetts launches legal sports betting after years of legislation struggle

By Nathan Metcalf February 3, 2023
Massachusetts legalized retail sports betting, effective Jan. 31 at each of the state’s three full-service casinos. 
Happy First Friday of February! Today on East to West, we cover how the Massachusetts Restaurant Association is petitioning the Mayor’s office to end indoor vaccine mandate, BU’s new 15-day sick leave policy for doctoral students, and the new executive director for newly formed Office for Black Male Advancement

Happy First Friday of February! Today on East to West, we cover how the Massachusetts Restaurant Association is petitioning the Mayor’s office to end indoor vaccine mandate, BU’s new 15-day sick leave policy for doctoral students, and the new executive director for newly formed Office for Black Male Advancement

By Daily Free Press Admin February 11, 2022

Happy First Friday of February! Today on East to West, we cover how the Massachusetts Restaurant Association is petitioning the Mayor’s office to end indoor vaccine mandate, BU’s new 15-day sick...

boston city councilwoman annissa essaibi george talks to small business owners in downtown crossing

Annissa Essaibi George tours downtown businesses stung by pandemic

By Samuele Petruccelli March 22, 2021
The councilor discussed struggles and relief as part of her “Get Boston Back to Business” tour.
The second Massachusetts Marijuana Summit will be held in Boston this Friday. PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Second Marijuana Summit coming to Boston before new regulations

By Michal Shvimer March 1, 2018
On Friday, the second Massachusetts Marijuana Summit will bring together panels of legal, political and business experts to discuss the ins and outs of the cannabis industry as recreational marijuana legalization nears.

Marijuana cultivation needs energy regulations, letter states

By Jordan Kimmel February 14, 2018

A letter written Friday by The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs proposed that the Cannabis Control Commission should enact certain environmental regulations on marijuana establishments...

BURSTEIN: Air France demands respect for other cultures with headscarf request

BURSTEIN: Air France demands respect for other cultures with headscarf request

By Sarah Burstein April 6, 2016

This past week, Air France faced backlash from its female crewmembers after requesting that they wear more modest clothing during flights to Iran and put on a “loose-fitting jacket and headscarf” before...

Beginning July 1, those wishing to play fantasy sports must be at least 21 due to a new regulation issued Friday by Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey. ILLUSTRATION BY BRITTANY CHANG/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Attorney General Maura Healey announces fantasy sports regulations

By Paige Smith March 30, 2016

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced stricter rules regarding the Daily Fantasy Sports industry on Friday, according to the updated regulations. Initially proposed in November 2015,...

A bill passed Wednesday by the Massachusetts House may subject Uber and Lyft drivers to more extensive state certification and background checks. ILLUSTRATION BY MAE DAVIS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts House passes regulations for Uber, Lyft

By Kennedy Davis March 15, 2016

After extended controversy regarding limitations on transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft, the Massachusetts House of Representatives engrossed a bill Wednesday to provide regulations...

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EDITORIAL: Adult film industry should prioritize protection for actors

By Editors February 19, 2016

Even the adult film industry needs to be reminded that safe sex is great sex. California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health rejected regulations Thursday that proposed requiring condoms, dental...

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