Oregon cannabis

Grown Rogue International Inc. (CSE:GRIN) (OTC:GRUSF) a craft cannabis company based in Oregon's Rogue Valley announced the termination of its advisory agreement with Vireo Growth Inc. (CSE:VREO) (OTCQX:VREOF) as of September 30, 2024.  Get Benzinga’s exclusive analysis and the top news...

“Optimism is required if you're going to fight the War on Drugs for over half a century,” reflects Vince Sliwoski in a poignant piece on The Canna Law Blog about Congressman Earl Blumenauer’s impending retirement. As Blumenauer prepares to step down next month, his legacy as one...

Carmelo Anthony, former NBA star and future Hall of Famer, has launched a new cannabis brand through his company, Grand National Agency in partnership with CEO Jesce Horton and co-founder Brandon Drew Jordan Pierce. As MJBizDaily reported, Anthony says he wants to reshape the perception of...

Grown Rogue International Inc. (CSE:GRIN) (OTC:GRUSF), a craft cannabis company rooted in Oregon’s Rogue Valley granted stock options and restricted stock units (RSUs) to key directors, officers and employees, marking a significant step in aligning leadership incentives with long-term company...

On September 1, Oregon officially reinstalled criminal penalties for drug possession under House Bill 4002, ending a nearly four-year experiment with drug decriminalization. This shift, which ironically comes just a day after International Overdose Awareness Day, is drawing sharp criticism from...

Cheech and Chong's Cannabis Company has announced the selection of DogHouse Farms as its exclusive cultivation partner for the launch of their cannabis brand in Oregon. The iconic duo, Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, have been influential figures in cannabis culture for over 50 years. Their entry...

An initiative seeking to enable easier unionization in the cannabis industry in Oregon got the green light from the secretary of state's office to appear on the November ballot. State officials confirmed that the campaign from the regional chapter of United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW)...

As the November election approaches so come deadlines for submitting signatures for various initiatives. In Oregon, the deadline was July 5th, and two groups successfully collected more than 100,000 signatures. The two measures that now have a chance to end up on the ballot are: 1) imposing higher...

In an exclusive interview, Christine Smith, founder and CEO of Grön Edibles, provided an in-depth look at the economic dynamics of operating a cannabis edibles brand across various states. 2024 marks a significant year for Grön, with expansion into multiple U.S. markets...

Controversial Bill Threatens Access To Kentucky’s MMJ Program A measure that according to its sponsor would “clean some things up" within Ketucky's medical marijuana law is advancing through the legislature, reported Forward Kentucky. House Bill 829 from state Rep. Jason Nemes (R) seeks...

Virginia Governor’s Veto Raises Controversy Over Parental Rights And Cannabis In Virginia, a significant legislative effort to safeguard the parental rights of lawful cannabis users faced a setback. Despite bipartisan support and near-unanimous approval in the Senate, Governor Glenn Youngkin...

Oregon lawmakers passed a bill seeking to reform the state’s approach to drug possession and addiction treatment. House Bill 4002, designed to counteract the fentanyl crisis and amend aspects of the voter-approved Measure 110, is now awaiting Governor Tina Kotek’s signature. Legislative...

62% of Californians Now Embrace Cannabis Legalization’s Positive Impact A California state-commissioned poll reveals that 62% of adults view cannabis legalization as having a “positive” impact, surpassing the 57% who originally voted for it in 2016. This increase in approval is...

Virginia House Panel Green-Lights Marijuana Bill, Pushes Sales Launch Deadline To Mid-2025 A Virginia House panel green-lighted a revised “compromise” version of a bill to legalize and regulate retail marijuana sales in the commonwealth on Thursday. SB 448 from Sen. Aaron R. Rouse (D)...

Jefferson Packing House, an Oregon-based cannabis distribution company, has retracted its federal lawsuit challenging the state's ban on the interstate trade of marijuana. Launched in late 2022, Jefferson Packing House's legal action targeted Oregon's prohibition on the export of...