Alaska cannabis

A federal judge in Seattle upheld an arbitration order requiring Alaska Air Group, Inc.'s (NYSE:ALK) Alaska Airlines to rehire an aircraft maintenance technician who was fired after testing positive for cannabis in July 2022. The court's decision reflects the growing tension between state and...

South Dakota: Medical Marijuana Registration Fees Nearly To Double   Medical marijuana businesses in South Dakota will have to pay nearly double the current amount for their state registration certificates, writes Sioux Falls-based TV station KELO. Starting no later than Sep. 30, the...

California: Senate Pass Bill Removing Cannabis Employment Protections For Certain Law Enforcement Positions  The state Senate passed a bill scaling down current employment protections for people who consume cannabis legally while off work. The measure that was approved...

Alaska: House Sends Cannabis Tax Measure To Senate  The Alaska House of Representatives voted Friday in favor of House Bill 119 – a cannabis tax measure, reported Alaska Beacon. The measure was approved in a 36-3 vote.  If the bill passes the Senate and gets...

A grandiose vision of a marijuana-themed paradise in Alaska turned into a nightmare for nearly two dozen investors, as they found themselves ensnared in a web of deceit spun by a salesman peddling dreams of a lucrative “Bud and Breakfast” resort. Brian Keith Corty‘s elaborate...

A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates a decrease in youth marijuana use in Washington State's largest county following the legalization of adult-use cannabis. The CDC study reveals a decline in cannabis use among students in grades 8, 10...

Marijuana Decriminalization On May 2024 Ballot In Lubbock, Texas Lawmakers in Lubbock, Texas gave the green light to a resolution that will allow the inclusion of a local marijuana decriminalization initiative on the ballot next spring. This decision comes following the months-long efforts by...

Maryland's Cannabis Market Thrives With $90M In Sales In October Marylanders seem to enjoy recreational marijuana considering the latest sales data posted by the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA). During October, the state's licensed retailers sold $90 million worth of medical and...

Alaska Airlines Employee's Job Restored In Marijuana Case As Federal Stance On Cannabis Remains Strict In Washington State, a technician employed by Alaska Airlines faced termination after testing positive for cannabis after a random drug test in July 2022. This decision was overturned recently...

New York Smoking Bill A bill seeking to make smoking marijuana near children illegal in New York was introduced by Assemblyman Phil Steck, (D) last month. Under the A.8025, use of cannabis is not allowed within a 30-foot radius of a child or any area frequented by children for recreational or...

A measure that would offer legal marijuana businesses in Alaska an opportunity to widen their advertising reach and distribute complimentary marijuana samples in retail stores got the green light from Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom recently. The regulations, which Gov. Dahlstrom signed on Sept. 8, are...

NJ Considers Clinical Cannabis Research Partnerships New Jersey regulators are soliciting public input on a proposal to introduce "clinical registrant permits," enabling dispensaries to collaborate with research institutions for in-state cannabis studies. This move seeks to enhance...

Oklahoma Gov. Signs Bill Requiring Bonds For Marijuana Farms Governor Kevin Stitt signed a measure into law that will curb illegal marijuana grow operations in Oklahoma. Under Senate Bill 913, all commercial cannabis cultivators must hold a $50,000 bond, with the money being paid before launching...