Massachusetts Bans Kratom Amid Crime & Politics | Providence News

Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 14, 2026 · 1m

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey just slapped a temporary kratom ban statewide as officials dig into its risks—while Fall River’s “Restore the Row” crackdown and a chaotic motorcycle crash in Seekonk (where a weapon accidentally fired) show law enforcement’s high-stakes push against crime. Over in Rhode Island, Gov. Dan McKee and challenger Helena Foulkes clashed fiercely in their first debate over leadership, tolls, and the Washington Bridge mess—and Newport’s rolling out a new harm-reduction vending machine to quietly support those in need. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…