New York City employers will not be allowed to require job candidates to submit to marijuana drug testing under a bill approved by the City Council, which passed on a 41-4 vote.  Certain job will not be included in this bill like all workers on construction sites, police officers, jobs requiring a commercial driver’s license; […]

Text DFW to 24042 to join 97.9 The Beat’s mobile club for exclusive news (Terms & Conditions). Follow The Beat On Twitter: Here’s the latest update on marijuana laws in Texas. Currently, the possession of any amount of marijuana is illegal in the Lone Star state and can be punishable by fines and jail time. […]

Text DFW to 24042 to join 97.9 The Beat’s mobile club for exclusive news (Terms & Conditions). Follow The Beat On Twitter: Are you a Texas resident curious on how to get a marijuana medical card? Maybe this article will help you out. LAWS First of all, yes, medical marijuana is legal in the state […]

Text DFW to 24042 to join 97.9 The Beat’s mobile club for exclusive news (Terms & Conditions). Follow The Beat On Twitter: Denton, Texas police recently stumbled across a huge bust during a traffic stop and found 175 pounds of marijuana. 2 Hispanic males, both 28 years of age, were arrested in connection to the […]

Voters in Michigan legalized recreational marijuana and both Utah and Missouri, voters legalized marijuana for medical purposes. In North Dakota, voters rejected legalizing recreational marijuana.  Do you think Texas will ever legalize it for medical or recreational use? Follow The Beat On Twitter:  Sign Up For Our Newsletter!  The Latest:

A study by JAMA Internal Medicine studied pregnant women using marijuana to treat morning sickness symptoms.  It shows that more women are using marijuana than before.  But could that be because women were less likely to admit to using marijuana. What do you think? Follow The Beat On Twitter:  Sign Up For Our Newsletter!  The Latest:

Follow The Beat On Twitter: Dallas Cowboy’s Dak Prescott’s dad, Nathaniel Prescott, was arrested for marijuana possession over the weekend. He later got out on a $500 bond. See the video below for more info (be patient as it loads or refresh page to view). Source: CBS11News -Farlin Ave (@farlinave) Sign Up For Our Newsletter! The […]

Vermont is the 9th state to legalize recreational use of marijuana and the first state to do so through the state legislature.  Adults can possess up to 1 ounce of marijuana, two mature plants and four immature plants.  I’m all for this, let’s get Texas on board! Follow The Beat On Twitter:  Sign Up For […]

Lagunitas Brewing is introducing a new sparkling water with a very special ingredient, marijuana.  The beverage will be infused with THC.  It will only be available in California, of course! GET ALL THE DETAILS HERE: Follow The Beat On Twitter:  Sign Up For Our Newsletter!  The Latest:  

Well here is some good news for the smokers!  Drug testing is a BIG part of getting the job and some employers are dropping marijuana from the drug tests. They say they can’t find enough people to hire becasue they can’t pass the drug test! Follow The Beat On Twitter:  Sign Up For Our Newsletter!  […]

Follow The Beat On Twitter: According to Fox5, Atlanta rapper Ralo was arrested by the feds on marijuana trafficking charges. He was already in custody when they raided his home. -Farlin Ave (@farlinave)  Sign Up For Our Newsletter! The Latest:

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