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Worcester Board of Health: Time for state Legislature to raise alcohol tax

The vote followed a presentation by a Boston University professor; opponents say it would hurt businesses.

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To-go cocktails are here to stay in Massachusetts

To-go cocktails are now permanently legal in Massachusetts after Gov. Maura Healey signed into a law a spending bill Tuesday.

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Massachusetts governor wants to let cities raise hotel, meals taxes

Massachusetts municipalities could hike taxes on meals and hotel stays and have more control over liquor licenses under a new bill.

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Beer, wine and THC? THC drinks pervade liquor stores despite lack of state oversight

Since last year, liquor stores in Massachusetts have filled more of their shelves with beverages containing THC and CBD.

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Who s behind the effort to bump the Mass bottle deposit to 10 cents

Who s behind the effort to bump the Mass bottle deposit to 10 cents
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