MEDICAL MARIJUANA

Employers Reassess Cannabis Testing 0

Employers are rethinking cannabis testing as legalization expands, positive drug test rates rise, and workplace policies face new legal pressure. A recent JD Supra report says federal rescheduling of certain medical cannabis products could increase accommodation requests and ADA disputes, especially in states without strong employment protections. The article, “Cannabis Laws Are Changing: 8 Questions

Nebraska Medical Cannabis Rules Advance After AG Approval 0

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has approved the constitutionality of new medical cannabis regulations, clearing a key hurdle as the rules head to Governor Jim Pillen for final review. Hilgers emphasized his decision does not reflect policy support but confirms the regulations do not clearly violate state or federal law. The proposed framework includes strict

Nebraska Commission Clears First Legal Marijuana Planting 0

Nebraska is poised to see its first legal marijuana crop after the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission unanimously ratified an inspection of MahāMotā Cultivation Company in Raymond, clearing the cultivator to begin planting under the state’s new medical cannabis program. The decision marks a milestone for the voter‑approved system, which also allows regulators to license product

Reclassifying Medical Marijuana Is Only a First Step 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- June 9, 2026
The Trump administration’s move to reclassify state-authorized medical cannabis and recognize state-licensed providers marks a historic shift in U.S. drug policy, but experts say it stops short of real reform. After decades of insisting marijuana had no medical value, federal officials now formally acknowledge what patients and physicians have long reported: millions use cannabis therapeutically
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TSA Medical Marijuana Policy Unchanged Despite Viral Claims 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- June 2, 2026
Rumors circulating in May 2026 suggested the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) had updated its rules to allow medical marijuana in both carry-on and checked luggage. However, a Snopes investigation found the claim to be misleading. While the TSA did revise its website in April, removing some references to federal cannabis laws, the agency confirmed its policy
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Louisiana Advances Bill Allowing Medical Marijuana Use in Healthcare Facilities 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- May 21, 2026
Louisiana lawmakers have approved a bill that would permit certain terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana within healthcare facilities, sending the measure to Governor Jeff Landry for final consideration. Senate Bill 270 passed the House 54–44 after previously clearing the Senate with strong support. The proposal applies to patients diagnosed with terminal and irreversible
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