With Elections Looming, OR Senator Comes Out in Support of Legalization
Wed / Oct 29th
Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley, a Democrat, has announced that he will be voting “yes” on Oregon’s legalization initiative this November. According… Read More
Oregon Cannabis News
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.
Oregon MMJ Program’s Recent Growth Attributed to New Dispensary Industry
Thu / Oct 16th
Since Oregon voters approved the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP) in 1998, enrollment in the program has often fluctuated dramatically. In the… Read More
Brief: Oregon’s Legalization Campaign to Buy Massive Amounts of Ad Space
Mon / Sep 15th
New Approach Oregon, the political powers behind Oregon’s Measure 91 (a bid to legalize, regulate, and tax marijuana for adults aged… Read More
Oregon’s Anti-Marijuana ‘Education Tour’ in Trouble, Congressman Calls for Official Investigation
Sat / Sep 6th
As you’ve probably heard, the state of Oregon will be host this November to a vote on the legalization and… Read More
Brief: International Cannabis Business Conference Coming to Portland, OR
Mon / Sep 1st
The International Cannabis Business Conference will be held September 13-14 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, OR. According to the… Read More
Brief: Legalization in Oregon Offers Only Economic Benefits
Thu / Aug 21st
The potential legalization and subsequent regulation of recreational marijuana in Oregon is beginning to look like — from a purely economic… Read More
Legalization Initiative in Oregon Submits Over 145,000 Signatures
Thu / Jun 26th
The New Approach Oregon campaign has reportedly collected more than 145,000 signatures for their cause, which means that Oregon voters can expect to… Read More
Oregon Lawmakers Drop Proposed Ban on Sugary Medibles
Thu / Apr 3rd
Oregonian dispensaries and medical marijuana patients can rest easy knowing that popular cannabis-infused edibles such as cookies, brownies, and hard… Read More
Oregonians Might Get to Vote for Marijuana Three Times in 2014
Mon / Mar 31st
Some people were surprised when Washington legalized marijuana in 2012 and Oregon did not, though the issue went up for… Read More