The Tenax Strategies team is constantly monitoring key Massachusetts bills as they make their way through the legislative cycle. Here are three pieces of legislation that we’re watching as of May 2021.

Client Update: S.3096 An Act relative to equity in the cannabis industry Senate bill S.3096 was signed by Governor Baker on August, 11, 2022. The bill prioritizes equity in the cannabis industry but also clarifies and reinforces certain parts of the existing cannabis law including, notably, host community agreements and social consumption. Business Taxes Sets The post Sweeping Cannabis Industry Reforms Signed into Law by Governor Baker appeared first on Tenax Strategies.

Earlier this week, we celebrated the two-year anniversary of a key part of our business: our brand. Every ninety days, our team meets to reflect on our core values. We consider whether we’re living up to them and, just as importantly, whether they still reflect who we are. Two years ago, we realized they needed The post More Than A Tagline appeared first on Tenax Strategies.

In mid-September, Tenax wrote about the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) and how it could impact the Commonwealth. The $5.3 billion in funding allocated to Beacon Hill had the potential to dramatically change the Commonwealth’s services and would serve as an indicator of larger priorities for the upcoming session. Last Friday, the House passed an Act The post Legislation Update: House Ways and Means ARPA Legislation appeared first on Tenax Strategies.

Tenax Strategies recently launched our multi-state cannabis program; the same services we’ve offered for years in Massachusetts, we now offer across a variety of emerging markets in all corners of the nation. It’s been a whirlwind of a month – identifying properties, tracking new developments, working with experts in engineering, architecture, and other technical fields The post What Opportunity Looks Like appeared first on Tenax Strategies.

Earlier this year, our team wrote about the implications of the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) for the Commonwealth. Massachusetts received about $5.3 billion in state fiscal relief—in addition to $3.4 billion for local governments. As Beacon Hill comes back from session, the questions we asked then are more relevant than ever. Today, we’ll update this The post American Rescue Plan Spending in Massachusetts: A Legislative Update appeared first on Tenax Strategies.

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 process for 2022 and 2024 legislative cycles. With ballot questions becoming more common in recent elections, Tenax Strategies took a deep The post 2022 Ballot Initiatives in Massachusetts appeared first on Tenax Strategies.

There’s power in numbers. With any public affairs campaign, you’re more likely to have a successful outcome when you have people rallying behind you, contacting local lawmakers, and raising awareness. But a group of likeminded, passionate supporters doesn’t always come together naturally. For a big win, you need more than friends and family in your The post How to Build a Coalition for a Public Affairs Campaign appeared first on Tenax Strategies.

A big congratulations to our client, Elevated Roots—whose adult-use cannabis facility is now open in Kingston, MA! Their journey certainly wasn’t easy. From the beginning, they were faced with restrictive zoning bylaws that took them all the way to the Attorney General.  But with guidance and strategic support, Tenax Strategies secured their retail location and The post Open for Business! appeared first on Tenax Strategies.