New Year, New(ish) Connecticut Employment Laws – Lexology
Although 2021 is a wrap, there are new Connecticut laws for employers to unwrap in 2022. We have summarized the key changes to Connecticut employment law that employers should be aware of, including some that are just going into effect and others that have been put into place over the past year. Connecticut FMLA As we previously discussed here, Connecticut’s Family and Medical Leave Act (CFMLA) expanded considerably as of January 1, 2022. CFMLA now applies to all Connecticut employers with at least one employee; previously, it applied only to those with 75 or more employees. Instead of the previous…
Read More »Connecticut 7th Grader Who Overdosed at School Has Died – The Daily Beast
A 13-year-old who had been in grave condition since Thursday after overdosing on powder fentanyl at The Sport and Medical Sciences Academy in Hartford, Connecticut, has died. “Our city grieves for this child lost, for his loved ones, his friends, his teachers, and the entire SMSA family,” Mayor Luke Bronin said in a statement. “We still have much to learn about the circumstances of this tragedy, and about how a child had access to such a shocking quantity of such deadly drugs, and our police department will continue their investigation and seek to hold accountable the adults who ultimately are…
Read More »Quebec To Require COVID-19 Vaccine for Cannabis Purchase
Buying cannabis in Quebec will require a COVID-19 vaccine, according to a directive issued by the province’s government last week. Health Minister Christian Dubé announced on January 6 that customers purchasing marijuana at government-funded stores must show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination. The health minister said that an effective date for the vaccine mandate to purchase cannabis would be determined by government officials once all citizens have had a chance to receive a third shot of the vaccine. Dubé encouraged those who would be affected by the measure to roll up their sleeves and get the shot. “If the unvaccinated…
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Ohio Marijuana Activists Turn In More Signatures For Legalization Initiative After Temporary Setback – Marijuana Moment
Ohio marijuana activists said on Thursday that they turned in 29,918 more signatures for a legalization initiative after the state said their previous submission was insufficient. Now the campaign is “confident” they have enough to force lawmakers to take up the issue. Last month, the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol (CTRMLA) submitted what it thought were enough valid signatures to trigger the legislative review of legalization, but the secretary of state’s office said that too many were invalid and gave activists a small window to collect more. CTRMLA spokesman Tom Haren told Marijuana Moment on Thursday that the group…
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Delaware Lawmakers File New Marijuana Legalization Bill With Key Equity Revisions – Marijuana Moment
Delaware lawmakers on Wednesday filed a newly revised marijuana legalization bill that has several changes from a previous version that passed a House committee last year but stalled ahead of a scheduled floor vote amid disagreements about equity provisions. Rep. Ed Osienski (D) is sponsoring the legislation again. It would allow adults 21 and older to purchase and possess up to one ounce of cannabis, but it would not provide a home grow option. A marijuana commissioner under the state Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement would be responsible for regulating the cannabis market and issuing business licenses for retailers,…
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No, CBD won’t cure Covid. Here’s what that study actually found
No, CBD won’t cure Covid. Here’s what that study actually found | Leafly Link copied to your clipboard Leafly Leafly ® Loading… Where are you from? noyes Remember me for 30 days. I confirm that this is not a shared device. Darn! You’re not old enough to use Leafly. Redirecting you to By accessing this site, you accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Pump the brakes before cannabinoids become the next Ivermectin. The Haymaker is Leafly Senior Editor Bruce Barcott’s opinion column on cannabis politics and culture. A scientific study published on Monday in the Journal of Natural…
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Mississippi Senate Votes To Legalize Medical Marijuana, Defying Governor’s Veto Threat – Marijuana Moment
The Mississippi Senate voted 47-5 on Thursday to legalize medical marijuana, a move that comes more than a year after voters approved a medical cannabis ballot measure that was later overturned by the state Supreme Court. If the long-awaited legislation, which now heads to the House for consideration, becomes law this session, a medical cannabis program could be up and running in the state by later this year. Its route to passage, however, remains precarious. Gov. Tate Reeves (R) has already threatened a veto over its proposed purchase limits, which he says are too high, and some other state officials remain…
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In the Weeds: New Laws for 2022, Kansas Weighs Delta-8, Maine Appeals Dispensary Ruling, Nevada Approves Lounges – JD Supra
Newsworthy Highlights Happy 2022! In The Weeds welcomes the new year, as well as a number of new cannabis laws and policies taking effect around the country in 2022. Below is a list of state law updates to look forward to this year. Montana: As of Jan. 1, Montana permits retail marijuana sales for adults 21 and older. The now-finalized rules originate from a 2020 voter-approved initiative, subsequently approved by the governor and finally implemented by legislative panel. Louisiana: As of Jan. 1, Louisiana’s medical cannabis program allows patients to access smokable whole-plant flower marijuana. Previously, such patients were limited…
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