Mom of teen with autism advocates for new bill allowing medical marijuana on school premises

Out of options, Amie Carter said she turned to medical marijuana for her son. Two doctors prescribed cannabis pills for Jayden when he was 9 years old, and it’s made a dramatic difference.

Michigan dropping marijuana drug testing for some new-hires on Oct. 1

The latest sign that marijuana use in Michigan is growing is the state is lowering the bar for drug screening for some new-hires.

Detroit-area businessman sentenced for paying bribes for marijuana licenses

Two lobbyists referred to the lawmaker who accepted over $110,000 in bribes as "batman" in text messages. The bribes included paying for a sex worker.

Serial pot dispensary thieves lead Southfield police on high-speed chase

The brazen crimes were only matched by the pursuit the criminals led police on, reaching speeds of 114 mph as they weaved around traffic - some of it in the oncoming lane.

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.