Sponsors See “Path Forward” for Cannabis Banking Bill
The SAFE Banking Act has passed out of the House of Representatives seven times but failed in the Senate.
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Secretary of State Shemia Fagan Resigns
Fagan’s resignation, effective May 8, follows revelations that she has been consulting for a major player in the cannabis industry.
State Auditor Says Agency Acted Independently on Cannabis Investigation
The audit report, which is heavily critical of Oregon’s regulatory environment, was released the morning after reports surfaced that Secretary of State Shemia Fagan has been moonlighting for a major industry player.
SEC Names Medford Cannabis Farm in $30 Million Securities Fraud Case
Federal investigators say American Patriot Brands, which owns the Urban Pharms cannabis grow in Medford, misrepresented the size and scope of its facility.
Made Locally, Grown Globally
Oregon-based Grön Edibles became an international brand this summer, but faces an increasingly competitive local market and a complex latticework of regulation.
‘If You Can Make It Here, You Can Make It Anywhere’
Oregon-based Grön Edibles goes international — but is still hoping for an end to federal cannabis prohibition
The CPA of Green
Bend-based Andrew Hunzicker’s DOPE CFO helps train CPAs and CFOs on the ins and outs of the cannabis industry.
Cannabis Crunch
Despite inflation, cannabis prices are falling — putting Oregon’s once-thriving pot industry, and government programs that rely on it for tax revenue, in a sticky situation.
CBN Ban Goes Into Effect Friday
The non-psychoactive hemp compound will disappear from grocery stores, but will be available in dispensaries for a one-year grace period.
Workers at Gresham Grow Operation Walk Out, Demand Union Recognition
Legalization placed cannabis workers in legal limbo, union leaders say.