Feds discover new methods to distinguish hemp and marijuana to assist crime labs

Feds discover new methods to distinguish hemp and marijuana to assist crime labs

Feb 19, 2024 | Blog, USA news, Your Tax Dollars At Work

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, which was historically classified as either marijuana or hemp, as an illegal drug, a Schedule I controlled substance with a high potential for abuse and no FDA-approved medical use in the United States.

For more than 50 years, hundreds of thousands of people were arrested and imprisoned for possessing it.

317,793 Americans are arrested annually for possession of marijuana. Easy Target – Easy Money.

The Farm Bill of 2018 changed this straightforward classification of cannabis. The bill legalized the form of cannabis classified as hemp, while the form classified as marijuana remained illegal.

The task of determining the distinction has been assigned to law enforcement and forensic laboratories, a responsibility that has proven to be challenging, time-consuming, and costly.

Federally funded researchers have made significant advancements in accurately distinguishing between marijuana and hemp by precisely analyzing the THC levels found in flower and edibles.

The National Institute of Justice (NIJ), an entity within the “Justice” Department, is actively promoting the results of two research projects that it funded, both centered around cannabis lab testing. These findings are now being shared exclusively with select law enforcement agencies.

The aim of the initiatives was to streamline the testing process in order to address the increasing crime lab backlogs caused by the federal legalization of hemp with up to 0.3 percent THC under the 2018 Farm Bill.

This legalization has complicated cannabis-related cases, and thus the initiatives were implemented to help resolve these challenges.

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Current testing methods are unable to accurately determine the exact amount of THC in a sample, as stated in the recent update by NIJ. However, the researchers they have funded have achieved a significant breakthrough.

Using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and direct analysis in real time-high-resolution mass spectrometry (DART-HRMS), they are now able to isolate the THC content, along with other cannabinoids.

This discovery marks a significant advancement in our ability to analyze and understand the composition of cannabis samples.

In the government, everything is go spend more money and if that doesn’t work, it’s go spend more money and if that doesn’t work spend more money and so on and so on.

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Michigan: No Evidence of Widespread Discriminatory Policing Practices

Michigan: No Evidence of Widespread Discriminatory Policing Practices

Feb 16, 2024 | Blog, Michigan News, Your Tax Dollars At Work

No Evidence of Widespread Discriminatory Policing Practices

Never 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 observed in the traffic enforcement activities of Michigan State Police (MSP) troopers do not appear to be the result of widespread discriminatory policing practices.

To assess the department’s traffic enforcement policies and programs, CNA conducted an extensive 18-month evaluation that used document reviews, targeted interviews, focus groups, ride-alongs and quantitative data analysis. CNA’s report, which the MSP commissioned as part of its five-point plan announced in January 2022 to address racial disparities in its traffic stops, focused on how the department recruits, hires, instructs, trains and supervises troopers, as well as the organizational factors relevant to traffic enforcement and equitable policing.

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“As a law enforcement agency, we are committed to fair and equitable policing,” stated Col. James F. Grady II, director of the MSP. “Although previous research conducted by the School of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University has identified the presence of racial and ethnic disparities in MSP traffic stops, the reasons for such disparities remain unknown. Discriminatory behavior is not an acceptable practice within this agency and anyone engaging in it will be addressed through training, discipline or termination, dependent on the circumstances of the incident. Today, as always, we reaffirm our commitment to the highest standards of anti-discrimination education and training and always look to serve Michigan to the best of our ability.”

CNA’s report includes 54 findings and associated recommendations. Some of the findings and recommendations highlight strong policies and positive programs that, in the opinion of CNA, the MSP should maintain and build upon, while other findings and recommendations emphasize policies and programs that require greater attention and improvement.

The MSP has fully reviewed the report and provided a response to each finding and recommendation. To access MSP’s response and a copy of the report go here.

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DEA – AG Miss Deadline to Respond on Cannabis Rescheduling

DEA – AG Miss Deadline to Respond on Cannabis Rescheduling

Feb 15, 2024 | Blog, CRA, Michigan News

The Drug Enforcement Administration persists in maintaining secrecy around their process, disregarding a congressional request for transparency.

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The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Attorney General Merrick Garland missed a Feb. 12 deadline to respond to 12 U.S. senators regarding the DEA’s cannabis rescheduling process, multiple congressional sources confirmed with Cannabis Business Times.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren led a letter on Jan. 29, co-signed by 11 fellow colleagues in the upper chamber, which was addressed to DEA Administrator Anne Milgram and Department of Justice head, Garland.

The senators have written a letter to the DEA, urging them to surpass the mere rescheduling of cannabis and advocate for its complete removal from the Controlled Substances Act. In addition, they have requested timely responses from Milgram and Garland to six pertinent questions by Feb. 12, with the goal of informing the public about the measures being taken by the DEA in response to the rescheduling recommendation issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Warren’s office confirmed with CBT on Feb. 13 that the senator had not yet received a response from the DEA. Additionally, district staffers from Senators Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Alex Padilla, D-Calif., offices, along with a staffer from another signee’s office who spoke on background, confirmed that their senators had also not received a response.

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The Feds Wastes at Least $247 Billion of your Money Each Year

The Feds Wastes at Least $247 Billion of your Money Each Year

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The U.S. government wastes billions of taxpayer dollars every year.

Nothing New

Improper payments, which refers to erroneous government disbursements, pose a significant financial burden on the United States.

$247 billion in 2022, according to the Government Accountability Office.

The U.S. government has lost almost $2.4 trillion by GAO estimates in simple payment errors over the last 20 years.

“The government has just lost, as if you dropped it on the sidewalk, trillions and trillions of dollars over the last few decades,” said Richard Stern, a budget and spending expert from the Heritage Foundation. “That is money that was stolen from hardworking Americans to just simply get wasted.”

Oh…but that’s not all.

Oversight reports from nonprofits and lawmakers like Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., claim billions more are being wasted every year — from spending $1.7 billion maintaining empty government buildings to accidentally investing $28 million on forest camouflage uniforms to be used in the deserts of Afghanistan.

Hey you… The guy that ordered the wrong uniforms from China. You’re fired and give back your commission!

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Duplicated programs are another cause for concern.

“The Government Accountability Office every year issues a report on duplicative and overlapping programs and every year they find more and more of these programs,” according to Tom Schatz, president of Citizens Against Government Waste.

The problems mainly stem from the way our government tries to solve an issue, according to critics.

“In the federal government, everything is ‘Go spend more money’ and if that doesn’t work, it’s ‘Go spend more money.’”

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Featured Topics at the Government Accountability Office

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Duplication & Cost Savings

GAO’s annual report on the federal government’s opportunities to reduce fragmentation, overlap, and duplication, as well as reduce costs and increase revenue.

 

 

High Risk List Tach

High Risk List

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Tracking the Funds

Following Community Project Funding and Congressionally Directed Spending from appropriation, to agency, to recipient, to project completion.

 

 

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Cybersecurity

An overview of cyber challenges facing the nation, and actions needed to address them.

 

 

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Coronavirus Oversight

An ongoing review of the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic and oversight of related spending.

 

 

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America’s Fiscal Future

GAO takes a big-picture look at the nation’s fiscal condition and offers resources to help policymakers get the nation on a more sustainable fiscal path.

 

 

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Science & Technology

An overview of scientific and technological developments that affect the nation’s innovation & competitiveness.

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LANSING, MI – Today, Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) Executive Director Brian Hanna applauded Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Executive Budget Recommendation, which includes additional support for the agency’s initiatives.

This year’s budget is balanced, fiscally responsible, does not raise taxes on Michiganders, and contains support for key CRA initiatives, including:

  • Eliminating the monthly subscription fees that licensees currently pay to access the statewide monitoring system Increased support to combat illicit activity in the cannabis market
  • Improved enforcement efforts and workload management within the Licensing Division
  • Reducing wait times for fire safety inspections

“We are excited to continue moving forward with support for our key initiatives, which stakeholders have indicated are important for a thriving and growing cannabis market,” said Hanna. “By removing the burden and cost of the monthly subscription to the statewide monitoring system, the CRA is investing in the stability and long-term success of the legal market.

Increased support for combating illicit activity, improving enforcement efforts, and increasing safety with fire inspections will help us continue to support our state’s licensed businesses.”

“We applaud Governor Whitmer for putting forward a comprehensive budget for our program that will address a number of urgent requests from our members,” said Robin Schneider, executive director of the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association (MiCIA).

“The budget contains several important allocations that will increase safety, reduce businesses’ regulatory costs, and increase profitability for law abiding operators by increasing enforcement against illicit activity in our market. As we work toward the continued improvement of our industry, we appreciate the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency’s willingness to listen to our concerns and take action to address them.”

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State pays $13M settlement for unannounced active shooter drill at Northville Township psychiatric children’s hospital

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NORTHVILLE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The state has agreed to pay $13 million to patients and staff of a state child psychiatric hospital who say they were terrorized by an unannounced active shooter drill that gained national attention.

The Hawthorn Center was a state-run psychiatric hospital for children in Northville Township, Michigan (the facility has since closed). On Dec. 21, 2022, the center conducted an active shooter drill. Patients and most of the staff were not informed ahead of time. Four law enforcement agencies who responded to panicked 911 calls from inside the hospital weren’t notified of the drill, either and responded as if the threat was real.

When patients and employees saw dozens of heavily armed police outside the psych hospital, they were convinced armed intruders were roaming their halls. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, which operated the Hawthorn Center, has not admitted to any wrongdoing. The Hawthorn Center employee who planned the drill continues to work for MDHHS. Hawthorn Center patients and staff have been relocated to Walter Reuther State Psychiatric Hospital in Westland.

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