by Brandon Burley and The Redemption Project
When federal marijuana classification changes, many people assume practical rules shift immediately.
In reality, state law, workplace standards, and enforcement decisions often continue operating under separate timelines for much longer than headlines suggest.
I am a retired detective and criminal justice / government educator based in Tennessee. I am a commentary write for Tennessee Lookout and a weekly columnist with Knox TN Today. My work examines public policy, public safety systems and civic responsibility. My reporting and commentary have also appeared in Governing, The Arizona Capitol Times, South Florida Sun Sentinel, Police1, among other state and regional outlets.
