Our lawmakers have been busy this summer working on a new legislative initiative affecting youth, one that many of us would likely support. In response to the rapid rise of tobacco addiction in teens, Beacon Hill is seeking to ban vaping (e-cigarettes). Although this ban would be the first of its kind in the U.S., […]
Last night, I was at a town meeting in Hamilton, where residents were outraged to learn that a 65,000 square foot “medical” marijuana grow facility is being proposed for a local residential area. This industrial behemoth would consume more water than 60 new homes and flood our neighborhoods with marijuana. The CEO of the pot […]
While most of us were getting ready for Thanksgiving this past November, the first two recreational marijuana dispensaries (AKA “pot shops”) quietly opened in Massachusetts. Less than a month later, on December 13th, two Mountview Middle School students were taken to the hospital after eating gummies infused with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient found in […]
Though our Commonwealth legalized recreational marijuana, here at MFI we continue to work with local community leaders to protect neighborhoods from pot shops. We’re encouraged by a recent victory you can read about in the Sentinel & Enterprise: FITCHBURG — As the city moves full-steam ahead to process applications for cannabis businesses eyeing Fitchburg, residents […]
Good news this week from the newly appointed U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, Andrew Lelling. In a statement released Monday, Lelling said, “This is a straightforward rule of law issue. Congress has unambiguously made it a federal crime to cultivate, distribute and/or possess marijuana. As a law enforcement officer in the Executive Branch, […]
As 2017 draws to a close, we face renewed challenges in the fight for faith, family and freedom in the Commonwealth. At the same time, we are also building on our strengths and uncovering new opportunities for the months and years ahead. Though it’s not easy, we are proud to fight for family values and […]
Over 1200 activists from Acton showed up on Monday night, December 4th to vote overwhelmingly to ban Recreational Marijuana Commercial shops in Acton and for a temporary moratorium, which lasts until December of 2018. At the town meeting, 80% of Acton residents voted to pass the moratorium and 76% told the Board of Selectmen to put […]
There is no reason that the church in Massachusetts should be losing the culture war, and Tuesday night in Lawrence was Exhibit A! At 11:15 p.m. on July 11th, the overwhelming presence of the local church was the catalyst that caused a unanimous vote from the Lawrence City Council to OPT OUT of commercial pot […]
Several weeks ago, I had a call from a mother who had learned that two local middle school students had been taken to the emergency room for ingesting gummy bears laced with marijuana. Should we expect to see more incidents like this? Sadly, the answer is probably “Yes.” Although it may have gone somewhat overlooked […]
We are less than a week away from our annual Pro-Family Lobby Day! With much work to do this session, we need you to be a voice for MA families now more than ever. Please join us from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8th at the State House (Room 428) as we educate and equip […]