Gov. Maura Healey’s first-in-the-nation plan to issue a blanket pardon for simple marijuana possession offenses was met with the unanimous approval of the Governor’s Council on Wednesday, when councilors expressed broad support for the plan but wondered if it…

Massachusetts is now the first state to pardon the crimes of offenders charged with simple pot possession — after President Joe Biden did the same two years ago.
Gov. Maura Healeys first-in-the-nati…