US health agency recommends loosening federal marijuana laws

Rescheduling marijuana to a Schedule 3 drug would reduce or potentially eliminate criminal penalties for possession.

New bipartisan bill would allow federal workers to consume marijuana

Is the federal government letting massive numbers of potential hires go up in smoke because of a marijuana prohibition for federal workers? Some say yes. 

Michigan removing marijuana from many pre-employment drug tests in fall

The Michigan Civil Service Commission voted to remove marijuana from the pre-employment drug test for most state jobs beginning Oct. 1.

NCAA panel recommends marijuana be dropped from banned substance list

The Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports recommended halting cannabis tests at such events until a final decision is made, likely this fall.

Method Man and Redman, Ying Yang Twins, more performing at Ypsilanti's Spark in the Park

A music fest focused on cannabis pops up this weekend at Ypsilanti's Riverside Park. B-Real and Method Man and Redman will headline Spark in the Park, along with Trick Trick, the Ying Yang Twins, and more.

Michigan weighs removing pre-employment drug test for marijuana

Since marijuana was legalized for adult use in 2018, companies and the state have increasingly run into issues with employees testing positive prior to being hired.

Scooby doobie don't: Discarded joints are posing hazards for dogs

Veterinarians are growing alarmed by an apparent rise in marijuana poisonings among dogs that ingest discarded joints and edibles on city sidewalks.

Probe of marijuana licensing board corruption yields guilty plea from former chief

Years ago, Rick Johnson was a powerful state lawmaker. Now, he's cooperating with the FBI over a large-ranging investigation into kickbacks for pot dispensary licenses.

Man crashes truck trying to light marijuana on 'weed day'

Kansas authorities said the man was trying to drive with his knees before he crashed into “a cement culvert, a large fence corner-post, a telephone junction box, and a utility pole.”

Former Michigan House Speaker admits he took bribes in exchange for weed business licenses

Rick Johnson was the head of a Michigan medical marijuana licensing board when he accepted $110,000 in bribes, saying in a court filing he acted "corruptly" at the time.

Judges needed for 4th annual Cannabis Cup to rank the best weed in Michigan

This competition has the largest number of categories, from pre-rolls and concentrates, to gummies and cartridges. See the full list as well as the dispensaries participating here.