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Over 650 investigative cases affected by DNA analyst’s data manipulation
652 cases between 2008 and 2023 are affected. Cases before that are still under review. A former DNA analyst with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) manipulated DNA results and "cut corners" – and as a result, all of her work at the agency over nearly 30 years...
Michigan wants to study marijuana’s health benefits
MICHIGAN WANTS TO STUDY MARIJUANA’S HEALTH BENEFITSWhen Michigan voters approved recreational marijuana six years ago, they also allocated cannabis tax revenue for research into the health benefits of the drug specifically for military veterans. In a remarkable...
Smoking cannabis associated with increased risk of heart attack, stroke
NIH-funded observational study shows risk grows sharply with more frequent use.Smoking, vaping, or consuming marijuana has been found to be associated with a significantly heightened risk of heart attack and stroke, regardless of a person's pre-existing heart...
Rescheduling Marijuana Would Be a Threat to Public Health
Kevin Sabet of Smart Approaches to Marijuana says policy makers need to learn from their mistakes with hemp when considering marijuana rescheduling. It’s rare for policymakers to get a preview of the consequences of pending policies, but the descheduling of...
$87 million in adult-use marijuana payments to be sent out across Michigan
The Michigan Department of Treasury today announced that more than $87 million is being distributed among 269 municipalities and counties as a part of the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act. Over the next few days, 99 cities, 30 villages, 69 townships...
Meet MiChap
Climate and Health Adaptation ProgramYou must save yourself from yourself.Meet MICHAPOur Vision: Michigan's public health system fosters equitable health and wellbeing as it adapts to the current and future impacts of climate change. Our Mission: The Michigan Climate...
Understanding the Rule of Completeness in Michigan Courts
Understanding the Rule of Completeness in Michigan Courts: MRE 106In the pursuit of truth and ensuring fairness during legal proceedings, the Michigan Rules of Evidence (MRE) play a crucial role. One particular rule, MRE 106 (Completeness), safeguards against...
Police seize 4,000 marijuana plants, processed weed worth $6.3M
HIGHLAND PARK, MI - Feb. 24, 2024 Michigan State Police say they busted a “large-scale illicit market” marijuana grow operation in metro Detroit. After a months long investigation, the Michigan State Police Marijuana & Tobacco Investigation Section conducted a...
Meet The Office of Global Michigan
Michigan Needs You to Open Your HomeIt's a big worldThe Office of Global Michigan works to make Michigan welcoming and inclusive. In alignment with this overarching goal, our office takes the lead in advancing equity and inclusion initiatives throughout the state,...
Protest about marijuana and tobacco sales to kids
Protest about marijuana and tobacco sales to kidsWatch the report here on Channel 7 WXYZ TV Detroit (who disabled the embedding feature)Related ArticlesMore Posts
Feds discover new methods to distinguish hemp and marijuana to assist crime labs
Federally funded researchers have uncovered two methods to divide and diversify the difference between hemp and cannabis to assist to crime labs. Because Cannabis is still a crime and Hemp is not...The Controlled Substance Act of 1970 classified the plant cannabis,...
Michigan: No Evidence of Widespread Discriminatory Policing Practices
No Evidence of Widespread Discriminatory Policing PracticesNever Ending Quest January 18, 2024 In the department’s continuing work to research and address racial disparities in traffic stops, independent consulting firm CNA has determined that racial disparities...
DEA – AG Miss Deadline to Respond on Cannabis Rescheduling
The Drug Enforcement Administration persists in maintaining secrecy around their process, disregarding a congressional request for transparency.Never Ending StoryThe Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Attorney General Merrick Garland missed a Feb. 12 deadline...
The Feds Wastes at Least $247 Billion of your Money Each Year
Your Tax Dollars at WorkThe U.S. government wastes billions of taxpayer dollars every year.Nothing NewImproper payments, which refers to erroneous government disbursements, pose a significant financial burden on the United States. $247 billion in 2022, according to...
CRA Executive Director Hanna Applauds Whitmer’s FY25 Budget
No Evidence of Widespread Discriminatory Policing PracticesNever Ending Quest February 15, 2024 LANSING, MI – Today, Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) Executive Director Brian Hanna applauded Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Executive Budget...
Your Tax Dollars at Work: State pays $13M settlement for active shooter drill
Your Tax Dollars at WorkState pays $13M settlement for unannounced active shooter drill at Northville Township psychiatric children’s hospitalSomeone Missed the Memo NORTHVILLE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The state has agreed to pay $13 million to patients and staff of a state...
Laws passed by Michigan lawmakers in 2023 will take effect
Several new laws passed by Michigan lawmakers in 2023 will take effect on Tuesday, Feb 13, 2023Making use of the first combined Democratic majority in the state House, Senate, and governor's seat in decades, legislators have the numbers and have successfully approved...
Understanding Michigan’s Cyberbullying Law (MCL 750.411x)
Understanding Michigan's Cyberbullying Law With the ever-expanding digital landscape, cyberbullying has become a harsh reality for many. Michigan, recognizing its seriousness, has established specific laws to address this issue. Here's some things you need to knowWhat...