Nirvani Williams

Dec 6, 2024 | mainepublic.org | Nirvani Williams

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission held a meeting at Worcester Union Station Thursday nailing down regulations that would allow marijuana consumers to use weed products in designated locations. The Commission refers to these locations as "social consumption" spaces. They could be lounges attached to licensed marijuana establishments or open areas connected to a licensed event space. “This is social consumption, so this is supposed to be fun and exciting.

Nov 19, 2024 | nhpr.org | Nirvani Williams

Western Massachusetts immigration agencies are concerned about policies changing as president-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. One program in particular, called Temporary Protected Status (TPS), allows migrants who escaped conflict in their country to stay here and work legally. TPS has allowed many, including Haitian migrants in western Massachusetts, to leave state shelters that are overflowing and pay for housing as they work. Trump vowed to end the program during his recent campaign.

Nov 15, 2024 | wshu.org | Nirvani Williams

Many people are still processing former President Donald Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in last week’s election. That includes college students studying journalism. Reporters were subject to much criticism during the last Trump administration. Trump has repeatedly threatened journalists and the media for spreading “fake news.” These claims were made throughout his 2016 campaign, first term, and recently at a rally in Pennsylvania shortly before Election Day.

Nov 7, 2024 | mainepublic.org | Nirvani Williams

Following a historic presidential win by Donald Trump, a group of farmers in Greenfield processed the news Wednesday by inviting members of the community to plant garlic bulbs with them. Farm director Meryl LaTronica of Just Roots said she put a call out through the farm's Instagram as a way to get people to step outside the political discourse. "Being able to do something that is grounded and is tangible.

Nov 2, 2024 | nhpr.org | Nirvani Williams

The River Valley Co-op board has decided to continue selling Israeli owned products after a majority of member-owners voted against the boycott, according to a board message sent them this week. Of the more than 3,500 members who voted in the advisory poll Wednesday night, only 22% voted in favor of the boycott.