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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
New Mexico Cannabis Jobs Pay More Than Accommodation, Food Service
Data collected by a New Mexico agency examined wage comparison for cannabis and non-cannabis jobs.
June 14, 2023
Feds Relax Rules Regarding Cannabis Use To Attract Younger Workers
But don't get too excited. They're your toxic ex who never really changes.
May 3, 2023
One-Third of the Colorado Marijuana Workforce Has Been Cut
Between February 2022 and February 2023, cannabis business owners cut nearly 10,500 jobs in Colorado's cannabis workforce.
April 14, 2023
Washington Bill Would Ban Pre-Employment Drug Testing for Cannabis
Senate Bill 5123 would ban most pre-employment drug testing for cannabis in the state of Washington.
April 3, 2023
Washington Senate Passes Bill Banning Hiring Discrimination for Pot Use
The Washington state Senate has passed a bill that prevents employers from denying employment based on a positive drug test for weed.
February 24, 2023
Analysis: Adult-Use Cannabis Leads to Economic Improvements, More Jobs
Researchers at San Diego State University and Bentley University examine the economic benefits of recreational cannabis legalization.
January 9, 2023
Seed & Smith Internships Offer Pathway to Cannabis Industry Jobs
Seed & Smith, a vertically integrated cannabis company in Colorado, has rolled out a new internship program that prepares candidates for a career in the regulated marijuana industry.
June 13, 2022