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House Members Pass Historic Legislation Legitimizing Retail Cannabis Sales

NORML

Today’s vote is a significant victory for the cannabis reform movement and here’s why: for the first time ever, a supermajority of the House voted affirmatively to recognize that the legalization and regulation of marijuana is a superior public policy to prohibition and criminalization.

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How Kevin Durant Ended the NBA’s Cannabis Ban

Veriheal

Now, with the 2023 policy change, the league will also no longer punish players for cannabis use. Kevin Durant on Weed in the NBA Kevin Duran is a forward for the Phoenix Suns and one of the top scorers in NBA history. This agreement now allows players to consume cannabis outside of games without penalty.

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Riding the Green Wave: Companies Wave Goodbye to Pre-Employment Cannabis Testing

Veriheal

Drug Testing in America: A Brief History The origins of pre-employment drug testing trace back to the 1980s. Notably, President Ronald Reagan’s administration implemented the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 , which mandated drug-free workplace environments. At this time, the United States was immersed in the War on Drugs.

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NCAA Makes Historic Move: Cannabis Excluded From Prohibited List

Veriheal

These policy changes across different sports leagues suggest a collective evolution in attitudes towards cannabis, potentially paving the way for a new era in athlete drug policy. Impact and Implications The potential impact of this rule change is far-reaching.

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What’s Going On With Cannabis Labor Laws?

Veriheal

have a long history rooted in protecting workers from dangerous and unfair work conditions. In the early days of industrialization, workers often faced long hours, low pay, and unsafe environments without any way to voice their concerns. As Eshaia explains : “ We want to make sure our workers are in a safe working environment.

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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Says Current Federal Cannabis Prohibition is “Contradictory and Unstable”

Cannabis Law Report

Interestingly, for those of certain legal history mindset, Gonzales itself had relied upon the famous WWII-era case Wickard v. The Department of Justice has repeatedly issued memos changing its policies regarding federal enforcement against state-legal cannabis. As one example, it appears likely that soon the U.S.

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The Untold Story of Black Hemp Farmers in America

PrestoDoctor

The history of Black hemp farmers in America is a story that has been largely ignored. Read more to uncover the hidden history of Black hemp farmers in America and explore their contributions to this industry. From the early days of this nation’s history, hemp was a vital cash crop which served a myriad of purposes.

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