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Marijuana
Oregon cannabis industry leaders react to Biden's marijuana convictions pardons
Marijuana
Why is an Oregon teen facing a federal charge for pot?
There hasn't been a federal pot possession case in Oregon since 2011. So why is a 19 year old being charged now?
Marijuana
Oregon, mecca of weed, to crack down on illegal pot growers by holding landowners responsible
Under a bill passed by the legislature, local governments can file claims of lien against property used for illicit marijuana if the owner won't pay for the cleanup.
Politics
Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan announces resignation
The resignation will take effect May 8. The announcement comes amid ethical concerns about a side consulting job Fagan held with cannabis dispensary La Mota.
Marijuana
Audit: Marijuana-rich Oregon must prep for US legalization
Oregon has huge stockpiles of the drug and would be competing with other pot-producing states for the export market if marijuana is ever legalized nationally.
Marijuana
Curaleaf cannabis company to shut down operations in Oregon
The company described the move as a financial decision, casting blame in part on what it called "lack of meaningful enforcement of the illicit market."
Politics
Oregon considers toughening laws targeting illegal marijuana production
Oregon lawmakers are drafting a bill for the 2023 legislative session that would double the maximum prison sentence and fines for illegal marijuana production.
Marijuana
Governor Kate Brown pardons about 45,000 people for marijuana offenses
The pardons are all for simple possession offenses, and include forgiving a combined total of more than $14 million in fines and fees.
Marijuana
Governor Brown pardons 45,000 for simple marijuana possession
The pardon comes about six weeks after President Joe Biden issued a similar federal-level pardon. The Oregon order also vacates about $14 million in fines.
Elections
Oregon is the first state to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms. Colorado just became the second.
The move comes 10 years after Oregon and Colorado became the first two states to legalize recreational marijuana.
Marijuana
Another marijuana bust in Southern Oregon takes nearly 9,000 pounds off the street
A California man was arrested after police found nearly 9,000 pounds of processed marijuana during a traffic stop in Jackson County.
Marijuana
12K marijuana plants, 3K pounds of pot seized in Jackson County
The site had been under investigation for a month and had no licensing for any type cannabis production, police said.
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