He interned for Congressman Stephen Lynch and prior to his election to the House in 2010, worked as an assistant to Braintree Mayor Joseph Sullivan.

The task was to create a law that maintained the will of the voters, while making sure there were the correct consumer protection, public safety, and economic equality in the industry of marijuana.

[4] Cusack was appointed Chairman for the Joint Committee on Marijuana Policy by Speaker Robert Deleo at the beginning of the 190th Session of the Massachusetts General Court (2016–18).

[7] A Conference Committee was appointed, whereas Cusack was one of the three members of the House of Representatives, in hopes to come to an agreement on a consensus bill.

A consensus bill was signed by all conferees (6-0) in favor to pass and "An act to safe access to marijuana" (House No.

The special commission met on July 25, 2017, to finalize a report that was to be sent to the legislature for suggestions on how to proceed with online gaming and daily fantasy sports.

Another was the negative impact that this definition will have on investors for the DFS companies and the ultimate repercussions that will come to Massachusetts in the loss of innovative businesses.