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Poll Shows Most WA Voters Support Decriminalization Initiative 1922
Washington State could see a decriminalization measure on November's ballot, and a new study tells us that the many voters are already on board. Initiative 1922 would decriminalize possession, removing penalties and instead opting for a harm-reduction model.
Rommy Kassim
5/24/2022
Iowa Nurse Sues Background Check Company
A seemingly flaw-focused background service provided inaccurate, reputation-tainting information to employers at an Iowa healthcare center. Jennifer Malatek, a registered nurse for 24 years, was revoked of her nursing position at Aveanna Healthcare due to inaccurate information provided by First Advantage Background Services.
Rommy Kassim
5/11/2022
Louisiana HB 707 Would Automate Expunction Process
Louisiana has notoriously high fees and an overall tedious process for expungement, but Louisiana's new HB 707 is hoping to automate the system. Automation would help the thousands of eligible individuals that might not have otherwise taken advantage of this benefit. Louisiana legislators recently forwarded HB 707 to the full House for consideration.
Rommy Kassim
5/4/2022
Cleveland Mayor Files To Expunge 4,077 Marijuana Convictions
Cleveland, Ohio's mayor is officially all talk and all action, as he has filed a motion to expunge over 4,000 marijuana conviction records dating back to 2017. The records are all misdemeanor cases that involve 20 or less grams of marijuana.
Rommy Kassim
4/15/2022
JP Morgan Hires Thousands With Criminal Records
As many industries across the globe face labor shortages, companies like JPMorgan Chase are looking to hire qualified candidates who might have previously been overlooked. JPMorgan has hired thousands of talented employees with criminal histories to take advantage of an untapped labor source.
Rommy Kassim
4/13/2022
NCAA Increases Testing Threshold For Marijuana
A key committee officially recommends that the NCAA lower student athlete drug testing penalties and increase the testing threshold for marijuana use. The NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports has agreed to raise the THC threshold, which constitutes a positive test from 35 to 150 nanograms per milliliter.
Rommy Kassim
4/11/2022
VA Killed A Bill To Allow People With Criminal Records To Be Counselors
Though a person's criminal record does not define them, it can open a new window of opportunity. For instance, people with previous drug-related convictions are more likely to understand the struggles of addiction. It's extremely common for a person in recovery to turn to counselors with shared experiences to guide them through the process.
Rommy Kassim
4/9/2022
Report Reveals Which Industries Screen Employees The Most And Least
A recent federal labor report revealed that drug testing rates by employers in the United States have fallen substantially in the past 25 years. This is a direct result of the steady legalization of marijuana throughout various states across the country.
Rommy Kassim
4/7/2022
California FEHC Proposes Stricter Regulation Of AI Tools
The California Fair Employment and Housing Council (FEHC) has recently proposed altering the state's non-discrimination laws in regards to automated decision-making systems (ADS), including tools with artificial intelligence and machine learning used in the process of hiring employees.
Rommy Kassim
4/5/2022
Montana Supreme Court Passes Rules For Marijuana-Related Convictions
The Montana Supreme Court passed a temporary rule which assists in the expunction of marijuana-related convictions. This new rule will hopefully help clear up confusion over how previous convictions of pot-related offenses may have their records cleared.
Rommy Kassim
4/3/2022