Massachusetts becomes the first US state to lift a longstanding ban on haggis after a campaign involving Scottish fans and supporters. Multiple outlets report that Governor Maura Healey signs an executive order to legalise haggis, ending restrictions that have applied in the US since the 1970s or, as one source puts it, since 1971. The push is linked to efforts by Scotland’s butchers and Scottish supporters ahead of a World Cup, alongside activities by a Scottish podcaster. Coverage describes the measure as an official change in Massachusetts, though one outlet notes it is sometimes presented with a playful tone around whether the food is “legalised” in a fully straightforward way. A separate story highlights a Tartan Army supporter in Boston who meets the governor and jokes about “making haggis legal again,” reflecting the celebratory context in which the decision is announced. Overall, the reporting agrees that Massachusetts is the first state to remove the ban and that the move follows sustained public campaigning connected to Scotland and World Cup celebrations.