U.S. Economy To Receive $112.4 Billion Boost from Cannabis Industry in 2024
Green isn’t just the color of cannabis, but cash, too. And thanks to your valiant efforts of consumption, the industry is looking […]
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Cannabis Industry Has 440,000 Full-Time Workers
More than 440,000. That is the approximate size of the cannabis industry’s labor force in this country, according to newly published research. […]
Utah Bill Targets Cities That Refuse To Recognize Medical Pot
Two influential Utah state lawmakers have joined forces to advance legislation that would cut funding to cities that refuse to recognize medical […]
New Washington Law Protects Job Applicants Who Use Weed
Applicants for employment in Washington gained new protections on Monday as a new law barring discrimination based on a worker’s off-duty cannabis […]
Nevada Doubles Weed Possession Limit
A new law went into effect in Nevada on January 1 making several changes to the state’s cannabis laws, including a provision […]
New Year Brings Employment Protections for California Cannabis Users
California workers who use cannabis will gain new employment protections under two laws that go into effect beginning on January 1. Under […]
Cleveland, Ohio Mayor Ends Pre-Employment Drug Testing for Pot
Cleveland, Ohio’s mayor announced the city would end its “antiquated” rules for employment, specifically removing the practice of drug-testing job applicants for […]
California Cop Applicants Won’t Be Asked About Prior Pot Use
A series of amendments to state law prohibit employers from discriminating against job applicants based on past or off-the-clock pot use, and […]
Michigan Drug Testing for Pot Ends for Most Government Employees
Most government jobs in Michigan will stop drug testing prospective employees for cannabis, per a rule change that took effect Sunday. The […]
U.S. Lawmakers File Bill To Ease Federal Employment Restrictions On Cannabis Use
A bipartisan pair of U.S. lawmakers last week introduced legislation to ease federal employment restrictions on cannabis use that deny employment opportunities […]