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Potential California Legislation Could Open Doors For Medical Marijuana in Hospitals

Brad Rideout, Community, Marijuana Law, Politics, Public Health, Sin categorizar / By Max Woods

New California legislation could make it possible for hospitals to give cannabis to patients in legalized states. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the governor of California’s office are determining if hospitals and healthcare facilities can allow patients to use medical marijuana without the risk of federal funding being stripped in …

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Arizonans Could Be Forced to Take COVID-19 Vaccine by Employer

Brad Rideout, Community, Criminal Defense, Post Category, Public Health, Safety, Sin categorizar / By Max Woods

Arizona employers could require COVID-19 vaccinations for employees, which may lead to tense work environments or, even worse, terminations. Arizona has always presented itself as a “pro-business” state that gives its businesses the legal support to thrive and grow. Through this approach, Arizona had adopted legislation that would give an employer the right to require …

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Arizona Reaches Record High 12.6% Unemployment

Bankruptcy, Brad Rideout, Community, Criminal Defense, Public Health / By Max Woods

As Coronavirus makes its way around the world, Arizona’s economy has suffered 276,300 lost jobs in just the month of April. Coronavirus has caused health, mental, and financial issues for families all across the country and the state of Arizona. One particularly hard hit community is the leisure and hospitality industry. Tax revenue had fallen …

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New Mexico Governor Believes Legal Marijuana Revenue May Help Coronavirus Economic Recovery

Brad Rideout, Community, Criminal Defense, Marijuana Law, Public Health, Sin categorizar / By Max Woods

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]New Mexico’s Governor expresses regret that marijuana legalization did not pass last year, citing $100 million lost in potential revenue that could have been used for aid in the Coronavirus Pandemic. [/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text]Gov. Michelle Lynn Lujan Grisham of New Mexico recently gave a press conference over the state’s response to economic distress brought by the Coronavirus …

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Know Your Employee Rights Before Returning to Work

Brad Rideout, Community, Criminal Defense, Public Health, Safety / By Max Woods

As Arizona’s businesses start to reopen, its important for both business owners and employees to understand workers’ rights. Arizona is set to start reopening retail businesses for curbside delivery starting May 4th. Restaurants, coffee shops, and other non-essential businesses are set to open sometime in the middle of this month. There is going to be …

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What Does Coronavirus Mean for the Criminal Justice System?

Community, Criminal Defense, Public Health, Safety, Sin categorizar / By Max Woods

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As police start to focus attention away from low-level offenses because of coronavirus, what is the impact on the entire criminal justice system?[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text]Coronavirus is impacting every aspect of life. As more and more police officers are getting infected, departments are trying to limit both the public and the officers’ exposure to the disease. To accomplish …

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Prisoners Are Left Defenseless Against Coronavirus

Community, Criminal Defense, Public Health, Sin categorizar / By Max Woods

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Prisons and jails across the country have strict bans on alcoholic sanitizers and lack of access to soap, could this breed disaster if Coronavirus strikes?[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text]As fear of Coronavirus spreads across the country, education on preventing the contagion has been a high priority. The first general rule is always washing your hands and sanitizing them whenever …

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