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Join Massachusetts State Senator Michael Moore for in-depth conversations with local newsmakers about the latest happenings in the Commonwealth and beyond. Moore than Politics with Sen. Mike Moore takes a closer look at the news of the day with community leaders, local politicians, and fierce advocates at the heart of the issues to break down what it all means for you and your community. From Beacon Hill to the Heart of the Commonwealth, Senator Moore lifts the curtain on the State House to help Bay Staters better understand how their government is working for them. Feedback and questions can be sent to michael.moore@masenate.gov

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Senator Moore sits down for a conversation with Shannon O'Brien, Chair of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission.