Massachusetts Bans Kratom Amid Safety Concerns | Providence News

Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 13, 2026 · 1m

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey just slapped an emergency ban on kratom sales to curb misuse and protect public safety. Meanwhile, Rhode Island’s gubernatorial race is heating up—with Dan McKee and Helena Foulkes squaring off in a fiery debate over leadership and tolls, while Republicans Elaine Pelino and Aaron Guckian also clashed on healthcare and housing ahead of the primaries. In legal news, a New Bedford cop faces court over alleged misuse of police cameras to track an ex, and a Cranston man gets hit with new charges after a DUI crash that injured a family of five. And for…