Oregon Lawmakers Pass Bill to Cap Cannabis Licenses
Thu / Mar 14th
Oregon helped pioneer medical cannabis in the U.S. and was among the first states to legalize adult-use cannabis. Scroll down for news about the state’s latest cannabis policy and business happenings and to browse our Q&A and podcast interviews featuring Oregon-based cannabis business owners.
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Thu / Nov 2nd
Oregon Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D), a 27-year veteran of Congress and founding member of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, announced this week that he will not seek reelection.
Tue / Oct 24th
The Oregon Cannabis Association and the Cannabis Industry Alliance of Oregon are merging into a new organization called the Cannabis Industry Alliance of Oregon, which represents more than 500 members.
Tue / Oct 17th
A Utah-based start-up recently applied to sell insurance in Oregon that would cover the cost of defending a DUI for driving under the influence of cannabis.
Mon / Aug 28th
Following a lawsuit filed by multiple cannabis industry trade groups, the Oregon Court of Appeals has — for now — suspended the state’s cannabis testing requirements for the fungus Aspergillus.
Mon / Jul 31st
The Cannabis Industry Association of Oregon and several of the state’s organic cannabis cultivators are suing to undo the Oregon Health Authority’s new Aspergillus mold testing requirements for cannabis products.
Mon / Jul 24th
Medford, Oregon-based American Patriot Brands owes the state $27 million in back taxes, more than any other company in the state.
Mon / Jul 10th PRESS RELEASE
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Mon / Jun 12th
Federal investigators are looking into the relationship between Oregon’s former Secretary of State, Shemia Fagan, and the owners of cannabis company La Mota, who hired Fagan as a private consultant while her office was conducting an audit of the cannabis industry.
Mon / Jun 12th
Oregon lawmakers approved a bill to crack down on landowners who allow illegal cannabis cultivation on their properties after police seized more than 100 tons of illegal cannabis across the state last year.
Thu / May 18th
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek (D) announced this week that the state’s cannabis companies must now prove that they’ve paid their state taxes before they can receive a license or have an existing license renewed.
Mon / May 15th
Two Oregon state senators asked the U.S. Attorney for Oregon to formally investigate corruption in the state capitol related to campaign donations from cannabis operators.
Mon / May 8th
Oregon regulators have granted the state’s first psychedelic medicine treatment center license to Epic Healing Eugene, which plans to start serving patients later this month.
Fri / May 5th
The Cannabis Industry Alliance of Oregon has asked state lawmakers to prevent the expansion of companies with “a flagrant disregard for state laws and fair business practices,” specifically calling out the cannabis retail chain La Mota for allegedly owing more than $1.5 million to other operators.
Wed / May 3rd
Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan submitted her resignation this week due to controversy surrounding her role as a cannabis industry consultant.
Tue / May 2nd
Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan said she canceled her side gig as a consultant to La Mota, an embattled cannabis brand, after days of Republican lawmakers calling for her resignation and after the governor requested an ethics inquiry into the role.
Fri / Apr 21st
A recent study found that nematode worms prefer high-calorie foods while under the influence of cannabis, similar to how humans can get the munchies from consuming cannabis.
Thu / Apr 13th
A recent survey found that Portland, Oregon is the best-ranked U.S. city for cannabis shoppers due to its high number of dispensaries per capita and affordable prices.
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