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    Employment Protections for Firefighters + 1st Responders

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    WAFB Reporter Chris Rosato covering the Veterans’ Testimony

    Power in Numbers

    Task Force Meeting

    The Medical Marijuana Employment Task Force heard public testimony against employment discriminations and for access to therapeutic cannabis/Medical Marijuana for all patients, including firefighters, veterans who work in safety-sensitive jobs, and all members of the first responder community.

    Veteran and Patient Testimonials

    Patients are strong together.  We must speak out against stigmatization of all patients, especially those who serve our country and our communities.


    Firefighter, Veteran + Patient Testimonials

    Firing our firefighters?

    Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes

    After dedicating 10 years of his life to serving as a professional firefighter, Air Force Veteran Orlando Wallace describes the heartbreak he felt after being terminated for medical cannabis—despite a valid physician’s recommendation/prescription

    Silencing + Stigma

    Stigma can cause a chilling effect…getting fired for medicating with state-grown, state-regulated, and state-dispensed medication silences patients and hurts them and their families.

    Orlando's experience

    Image of Professional Firefighter Orlando Wallace (profile).

    Employment Protection Series

    US Air Force Veteran, 10-year Professional Firefighter, and vocal cannabis advocate Orlando Wallace talks about being terminated despite having a valid cannabis recommendation.

    Hear Orlando's Story

    News

    Veterans Fight Employment Discrimination against MMJ Patients

    By Chris Rosato

    Published: Nov. 29, 2022 at 4:50 PM

    BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Last year, there was a bill that would have protected first responders who chose to become marijuana patients from being discriminated against in the workplace. It didn’t get the votes needed to pass, but it won’t be long before it will have another chance…..

    Read the Full Story on WAFB

    Marijuana Moment: Louisiana Task Force Nears Deadline For Medical Marijuana Patient Workplace Protection Recommendations

    Louisiana Task Force Nears Deadline For Medical Marijuana Patient Workplace Protection Recommendations

    Read More @ Marijuana Moment

    Victor Skinner: Louisiana marijuana task force ponders issues with diagnosing impairment at work

    Victor Skinner: Louisiana marijuana task force ponders issues with diagnosing impairment at work

    The Center Square

    https://www.thecentersquare.com/louisiana/louisiana-marijuana-task-force-ponders-issues-with-diagnosing-impairment-at-work/article_b1b97848-7029-11ed-937e-bbafc86e0f96.html

    Read the Whole Story @ The Town Square

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