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Utah Bill Targets Cities That Refuse To Recognize Medical Pot
Two influential Utah state lawmakers are backing a bill that would cut funding to cities that discriminate against workers who are medical marijuana patients.
February 22, 2024
New Washington Law Protects Job Applicants Who Use Weed
Washington workers are now protected by legislation barring discrimination during the hiring process based on an applicant’s use of cannabis while off the job.
January 3, 2024
Nevada Doubles Weed Possession Limit
A new Nevada law that made several changes to the state’s cannabis regulations including an increase in the limit on weed possession went into effect with the new year.
January 1, 2024
New Year Brings Employment Protections for California Cannabis Users
Two bills to protect the rights of California workers who use cannabis off the job go into effect on January 1.
December 28, 2023
Cleveland, Ohio Mayor Ends Pre-Employment Drug Testing for Pot
Mayor Justin M. Bibb updated the city’s rules to accommodate for changes in state law.
December 18, 2023
California Cop Applicants Won’t Be Asked About Prior Pot Use
California’s Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training amended rules for people applying to become law enforcement agents.
December 14, 2023
Michigan Drug Testing for Pot Ends for Most Government Employees
Michigan’s rule change that was adopted last July took effect on Sunday.
October 3, 2023
U.S. Lawmakers File Bill To Ease Federal Employment Restrictions On Cannabis Use
A new bill would prevent past and current cannabis use from being the sole grounds for denial of federal employment or a security clearance.
August 1, 2023
Michigan Ends Weed Testing For Some State Jobs
Michigan officials have approved a rule that ends drug screenings for cannabis for many state jobs.
July 17, 2023
Security Clearance Can’t Be Denied for Intelligence Agency Employees, According to Senate Committee
Those who apply for intelligence agency jobs with the FBI, CIA, or NSA can’t be denied security clearance because of past cannabis use.
June 20, 2023