Mercury NewsFrom Mercury NewsCaliforniaBay Area Lawmaker's Bill Would Protect California's Medical Marijuana Patients from Losing Their JobsAssemblyman Rob Bonta has introduced a bill that would prevent companies from refusing to employ people simply because they use cannabis to ease an injury or illness.February 15, 2018DispensaryPennsylvania OKs First Medical Marijuana DispensaryNine entities have been approved to grow and process medical marijuana, and their products are expected to be available to patients in the coming four months.January 5, 2018CaliforniaFormer San Jose Officials Launch New Cannabis Business AssociationThe “Silicon Valley Cannabis Alliance" is a trade organization for dispensaries, cultivators, distributors, delivery services and lab testers.October 16, 2017CaliforniaCupertino, Calif., Extends Marijuana Urgency Ordinance Another YearThe city has extended an urgency ordinance to give city officials 12 more months to come up with a plan for dealing with commercialized marijuana within city limits.September 21, 2017Page 1 of 1
