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Steph Solis/masslive.com (TNS) — Massachusetts is the latest battleground for the question dividing large app-based companies and some of their drivers: Are those drivers employees, who are entitled to health care, unemployment insurance and other benefits, or contractors? Labor leaders, racial justice advocates and a handful of drivers who rallied outside of the State House Tuesday morning argue the drivers should be seen as employees with benefits and all. “We will be seen. Our voices will be heard, and we are here to take on the gig economy and fight...

The legislation would specifically allow cannabinoids and other hemp extracts to be added to dietary supplements, food, beverages, cosmetics, and pet food, despite FDA prohibition on the same.