Michigan officials are proposing to end pre-employment drug testing for marijuana for most government job applicants, while also giving people who’ve already been penalized over positive THC tests an opportunity to have the sanction retroactively rescinded. The Michigan Civil Service Commission released the proposed amendments to the government’s employment codeContinue Reading
A key Republican lawmaker signaled on Tuesday that he’s interested in reassessing the federal ban that has blocked Washington, D.C. from legalizing, regulating and taxing recreational marijuana sales. The comments came at a House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing in response to testimony from D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D), who saidContinue Reading
A bill to legalize marijuana in Minnesota could receive its final vote in the House as early as Wednesday now that a conference report has been finalized and signed. Rep. Zack Stephenson (D), the measure’s House sponsor, said late on Tuesday that he signed the 320-page conference report that wasContinue Reading
“This will help ensure that all businesses are operating under the same rules and not getting any competitive advantage if they haven’t paid their taxes.” By Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital Chronicle Cannabis companies will need to prove they’ve paid their state taxes to receive licenses under new rules announced Tuesday.Continue Reading
“The federal government should look at the 90 years of successful alcohol regulation and apply similar rules to the cannabis market.” By Francis Creighton, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Ever worry about whether that bottle of wine you bought at your local shop is the genuine product? Or whetherContinue Reading
The Minnesota legislature has approved large-scale legislation that contains provisions to legalize drug paraphernalia possession, syringe services, residue and testing—a win for harm reduction advocates in the state. As part of a criminal justice and public safety omnibus bill, bicameral lawmakers agreed to a final conference report last week thatContinue Reading
Weed legalization has contributed to a decrease in Tobacco use Image Cannabis News May 17, 2023 A new study found that tobacco consumption has decreased in states with recreational cannabis legalization. A study published in the Journal of Health Economics addresses the topic of tobacco use in the wake ofContinue Reading
Supreme Court review for Florida Recreational Cannabis bill set in motion Image Cannabis News May 17, 2023 Legal, recreational cannabis in Florida is one step closer to securing its place on the 2024 ballot, though the state’s attorney general has stated her intent to challenge the proposed amendment in theContinue Reading
Legalizing Cannabis could make Australia almost $250 million per year Image Cannabis News May 17, 2023 Legalising cannabis in Western Australia could see the state’s fortunes boosted by $243,5 million per year in the first five years, according to a report from the University of Western Australia. The report quantifiedContinue Reading
14-year-old charged after bringing suspected Cannabis to middle school Image Cannabis News May 17, 2023 CHARLES COUNTY – A Charles County student was charged Tuesday after the 14-year-old was found with marijuana on school grounds, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) said. Deputies said just before 12 p.m., Benjamin StoddertContinue Reading