Michigan Reshapes Drug Policy: Ends Marijuana Testing for Select Government Job Applicants

In a momentous decision on Wednesday, July 12, Michigan’s Civil Service Commission (CSC) voted unanimously to lift a decades-old ban that had previously prevented state employees who tested positive for marijuana use from obtaining jobs within the state government. This historical move has been a cause for celebration among civil rights advocates and marijuana legalization supporters alike. According to data provided by the Office of the State Employer (OSE), 151 applicants for state jobs in Michigan tested positive for marijuana use in 2022 alone—a five-year high that doubled the numbers...