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A new rule banning pre-employment drug screening for marijuana for some prospective state workers in Michigan went into effect on Sunday. The rule change, which was adopted in July by the Michigan Civil Service Commission, says that conditional offers of employment to new hires for positions that

Study Highlights a 60% Increased Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Individuals with Cannabis Use Disorder. A study highlights a 60% increased cardiovascular disease risk in individuals with cannabis use disorder, raising concerns about heart attacks, strokes, and related events A study published in

Why are we still using this ancient legalese? When the governor successfully hires a new director for the state’s Office of Cannabis Management, let’s wish that person luck with the massive undertaking of establishing a high-profile agency and also writing a half-dozen or so new rule chapters needed

Ohio could be the next state to legalize adult-use marijuana. According to multiple polls, most Ohioans are planning to vote for "Issue 2," a November ballot initiative that will legalize and regulate possession, home cultivation and retail sales for those ages 21 or older. The finding is not

Bavaria Plans to Resist Marijuana Legalization in Germany with Cannabis Control Unit. Marijuana is likely to be legalised in Germany come January 1, 2024 but ministers in Bavaria are planning to obstruct access to the drug in the southern state even once the law has been enshrined. Bavaria plans to

Congress Advances CURE Act for Federal Employment of Cannabis Users. Two committees with national reach — one congressional, one collegiate — made moves last week that have the potential to impact Americans who consume or have ever, even once, consumed cannabis. Congress seeks cure A bill that would

Education lacks across the board and the gap grows. There aren’t many unifying factors across the cannabis community these days. What once seemed like a largely in-lock-step group has splintered over the years. Still, one of the rare agreements reached across the spectrum is that the education gap

Ohio Issue 2, the Marijuana Legalization Initiative, is on the ballot in Ohio on Nov 7. What you need to know: A "No" vote opposes legalizing marijuana for adult use in Ohio. A "Yes" vote supports legalizing marijuana for adults 21 years old and older. Issue 2 would regulate recreational marijuana

The revisions are part of a broad wave of regulatory changes in the state. Alaska regulators significantly loosened key restrictions that could lead many cannabis businesses to greater profitability simply by letting them advertise in many common venues and offer free samples to customers through

Wisconsin Lawmakers Introduce New Bill to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis. Wisconsin lawmakers have introduced a new bill which would legalise adult-use cannabis consumption, the possession of up to five ounces for over 21s, and remove criminal penalties for those under 21. Just months after lawmakers

Sheep Devour Nearly 100 kg of Medical Cannabis in Greek Greenhouse During Storm. Greece is among the European Union (EU) nations that have legalised cannabis for certain medical purposes. The country had grown and exported cannabis before its possession was banned in 1936. A flock of hungry sheep in

The United Nations says that the War on Drugs has “profound and far-reaching” impacts, and it’s time for member states to start implementing new policies. On Sept. 20, the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council published the UN Human Rights Office Report regarding human rights issues that have

Representatives from Nevada’s largest locally owned and operated cannabis company say they expect to have a legal consumption lounge up and running by December. The lounge is expected to be the first licensed to open in Nevada. Thrive Cannabis Marketplace has received its Special Use Permit from the

HHS Recommends Removing Cannabis from Schedule I, Raises Questions About Its Proper Classification. The Department of Health and Human Services has recommended removing cannabis from the federal government’s list of drugs that have “no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.”

Alaska's Marijuana Tax Debate: Balancing Industry Profits and Anti-Drug Programs. Nice of the Alaska Legislature to hold a rare offseason committee hearing in response to the marijuana industry whining about lack of profits due to supposed black market marijuana sales. And after a lobbyist related

Tuesday’s discussion of bill drafts related to controlled substance law revisions in Wyoming showed state lawmakers never intended to shut down the hemp industry. Rather, they seek to criminalize cannabis products containing synthetic delta-8. Legislators on the Joint Judiciary Committee had a bill

Nutella is all the rage, especially on college campuses. It is one of the most popular spreads in the world. The manufacturer, Ferrero, uses over a quarter of the world’s supply of hazelnuts. Considering the decadence of the flavor and creamy goodness, it is a true treat. So, are Nutella and

New York's Cannabis Industry Faces Systemic Public Health Failures, Investigation Reveals. A NY Cannabis Insider investigation has uncovered systemic public health failures at every level of the state’s legal cannabis industry, from farmers to labs to state regulators, that experts say may pose a

Witnesses cite research indicating the adverse effects of marijuana on young brains, want to stop billboard ads for pot. It's not just legislators who are fed up with the Cannabis Control Commission's lack of responsiveness. Members of the public who have petitioned the body to address concerns with

Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority Shuts Down Five Illegal Grow Operations. The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority announced Tuesday the agency along with law enforcement in Kay County recently shut down five marijuana businesses. This comes after the authority recently increased scrutiny of