Bill Would Protect Jobs of Federal Employees Using Marijuana
New legislation would protect the jobs of federal employees who use marijuana in states where it is legal.
New legislation would protect the jobs of federal employees who use marijuana in states where it is legal.
The Justice Department announced it is reversing an Obama-era policy on marijuana that had allowed the decision to regulate the drug to be left to the states.
A survey shows the percentage of federal employees who approve of marijuana legalization is slightly less than that of the general public.
Using marijuana in Washington, DC is legal, but federal employees are still subject to federal laws.
The House issued several votes this week that could potentially impact future regulations at the VA.
Congress is considering legislation to allow the VA secretary greater leeway in removing employees for performance reasons. Secretary David Shulkin provided a response to a direct question asking if the bill would mean elimination of the MSPB.
A federal law enforcement official could not persuade the appeals court to overturn his removal stemming from his conviction on a Virginia felony charge for possession with intent to distribute.
Despite some states and the District of Columbia recently passing relaxed marijuana laws, new guidance from the Office of Personnel Management makes it very clear that the use of pot by federal workers is still prohibited.
The voters in Washington state recently legalized marijuana. The author, who is a resident of Washington, discusses the new law and what it might mean for federal employees who live or work there.
Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) has released his annual report highlighting wasteful government spending from the past year.