"Michigan and Ohio Ease Marijuana Testing Requirements for Government Jobs"
The Michigan Civil Service Commission has voted to partially lift the ban on hiring state employees who fail pre-employment drug screens for marijuana. While marijuana testing will still be required for certain government employees, such as health workers and state police, the new rule change eliminates the requirement for office staff and those applying for positions that don't involve driving, heavy machinery, or hazardous materials. The change also allows applicants who previously failed a drug test for marijuana to apply for another state job without a three-year ban. The decision comes in response to the legalization of marijuana in Michigan and aims to align with the will of the voters.