Sports Betting In Massachusetts: A Legislative Update
In 2018, the United States Supreme Court overturned the 1992 Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act – a law that effectively banned commercial sports betting nationwide. Since then, states across the country have rushed to legalize the estimated $150 billion industry . Seeking to join neighbors Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire and New York, the Massachusetts House voted on […]
2022 Ballot Initiatives in Massachusetts
Should Legislation Be Passed Through the Ballot Box? The Massachusetts Attorney General has just announced that 17 out of 30 proposed ballot initiatives have met the requirements to move forward in the ballot question processfor 2022 and 2024 legislative cycles. With ballot questions becoming more common in recent elections, Tenax Strategies took a deep dive into […]
Do You Have the Right Message for Your Public Affairs Campaign?
When a piece of legislation has the potential to impact your business, your industry, or your best interests, you need to do everything in your power to attain your desired outcome. But you can’t be the only voice in the room trying to persuade decision-makers. You need public support on your side for your issue […]
Massachusetts 2022 Elections: An Early Look
Despite the fact that we are only halfway through 2021, the 2022 candidates for state-wideoffice are starting to announce their bids to win over the Massachusetts electorate. With newsthat Governor Baker may run for a third term and Auditor Suzanne Bump announcing that shewill not seek re-election, the news coverage on next year’s election has […]
The Truth Behind Common Myths About Adult-Use Cannabis Facilities
Unlike traditional commercial retail, establishing a new adult-use cannabis facility requires communityengagement. Obtaining a Host Community Agreement (HCA) is a required step in the cannabis licensingprocess that necessitates garnering support from local community members in the municipality where thefacility will be established. From our experience running public affairs campaigns for cannabis facilities; we know some communitymembers feel […]
Important Differences Between Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis Facilities in Massachusetts
The flourishing cannabis industry is proving to be a highly lucrative new field. In Massachusetts, adult-use cannabis retail stores have generated over $1.57 billion in sales in just 2 ½ years. The industry is full of untapped potential, but it’s also rife with complexities. Cannabis is heavily regulated and getting involved in the space requires significant […]
