In a new legal brief filed before Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission, state Attorney General Dana Nessel argues that residents fired from the jobs for cannabis use outside the workplace are still eligible by law for unemployment benefits.
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U.S. Sports Authority Backs ‘Liberalization’ Of Marijuana Laws, Official Tells Lawmakers
A representative of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency this week shifted blame for the Olympics suspension of U.S. runner Sha’Carri Richardson over a positive marijuana test, saying the national sports organization is “heartbroken” over the case and supports “liberalization” of current bans but claiming that its hands are tied with respect to enforcing international drug policy.
First Recreational Marijuana Bill Introduced in Ohio
A pair of Buckeye State lawmakers are ready to put the “high” in Ohio.
Senators Unveil Federal Marijuana Legalization Bill To Mixed Reviews, With White House Remaining Opposed
Marijuana advocates have been waiting anxiously for this day: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Sen. Cory Booker have released their draft bill to federally legalize marijuana.
Congress To Vote On Marijuana, Psychedelics And CBD Amendments This Week Following Committee Action
A key House committee on Monday cleared a series of cannabis and psychedelics-related amendments for floor votes as part of large-scale spending legislation.
New Jersey to Allow Medical Cannabis Telemedicine Recommendations
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a law allowing medical cannabis recommendations to be made via telehealth services.
White House Invites Comment On How Drug Policies Create ‘Systemic Barriers’ For ‘Underserved Communities’
The White House’s drug policy arm is looking for input on whether its existing policies are creating “systemic barriers to opportunities for underserved communities” and whether future programs could be developed to better promote equity.
South Dakota Marijuana Activists Unveil Four Legalization Initiatives For 2022 Ballot, Pending Supreme Court Decision
If the South Dakota Supreme Court declines to overturn a February ruling that nullified a voter-approved marijuana legalization initiative, activists are going to go all-in on the ballot initiative process again to ensure that the reform is enacted in 2022.
House Committee Approves Marijuana Protections For Banking And D.C.
A House subcommittee on Thursday approved a large-scale funding bill that includes provisions protecting banks from being punished for working with marijuana businesses and allowing Washington, D.C. to legalize cannabis sales.
Rhode Island Senate Approves Marijuana Legalization Bill
The Rhode Island Senate on Tuesday approved a bill to legalize marijuana.
Medical marijuana patients, adult-use customers alike using cannabis for wellness
Recreational marijuana makes the most headlines, but a large number of cannabis consumers buy and use the plant for medical and wellness reasons.
New Connecticut Marijuana Legalization Bill Released, With Votes Expected This Week
Connecticut legislative leaders introduced a sweeping new marijuana legalization bill late on Saturday, a day after announcing they’d reached a deal with the governor.
Louisiana Medical Marijuana Patients Gain Safe Access to Smokable Weed
Lawmakers in Louisiana approved HB 391, finally permitting smokable forms of cannabis for medical marijuana patients in the state.
Activist: Massachusetts Cannabis Industry Responsible for 10% of State’s Industrial Energy Use
A Northeast Sustainable Cannabis Project representative told lawmakers on Tuesday that the Massachusetts cannabis industry is responsible for 10% of all industrial electricity use in the state and urged them to allow industry cultivators to use organic farming and outdoor technics, according to a MassLive report.
Arizona Supreme Court Launches Site To Help People Expunge Marijuana Convictions
The Arizona Supreme Court on Wednesday announced that it has launched a website to help people expunge their past marijuana conviction records, pursuant to the legalization initiative that voters approved last year.