cannabis /tags/cannabis cannabis en-US Copyright Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:58:55 GMT Oregon's Measure 119 would help cannabis workers organize. It could also raise costs for suppliers /politics-government/2024-10-14/measure-119-would-help-cannabis-workers-organize-it-could-also-raise-costs-for-suppliers The November ballot’s Measure 119 would make it easier for cannabis workers to unionize in Oregon. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:58:55 GMT /politics-government/2024-10-14/measure-119-would-help-cannabis-workers-organize-it-could-also-raise-costs-for-suppliers Justin Higginbottom Oregon voters will be asked whether to give cannabis workers easier route to unionize /labor-employment/2024-09-30/oregon-voters-will-be-asked-whether-to-give-cannabis-workers-easier-route-to-unionize If passed, Measure 119 would give most workers in the industry, including those in cannabis retail and processing, the right to unionize. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:01:10 GMT /labor-employment/2024-09-30/oregon-voters-will-be-asked-whether-to-give-cannabis-workers-easier-route-to-unionize Alejandro Figueroa Suspects arrested in prolific theft ring targeting licensed cannabis farms /law-and-justice/2024-08-16/suspects-arrested-in-prolific-theft-ring-targeting-licensed-cannabis-farms On Tuesday, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office busted an alleged burglary ring targeting marijuana growers in the region. Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:44:50 GMT /law-and-justice/2024-08-16/suspects-arrested-in-prolific-theft-ring-targeting-licensed-cannabis-farms Justin Higginbottom Oregon’s fall ballot will include measure to help cannabis workers unionize /politics-government/2024-08-01/oregons-fall-ballot-will-include-measure-to-help-cannabis-workers-unionize Oregonians will see five statewide measures on the November ballot, including a vote to allow the legislature to potentially impeach the governor and an effort to tax business to support universal basic income. Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:23:31 GMT /politics-government/2024-08-01/oregons-fall-ballot-will-include-measure-to-help-cannabis-workers-unionize Dirk VanderHart Cannabis industry looks to expand into eastern Oregon’s biggest city through public vote /business-and-labor/2024-06-10/cannabis-industry-looks-to-expand-into-eastern-oregons-biggest-city-through-public-vote A Portland cannabis entrepreneur wants to expand his business into Hermiston. But he’ll need to win an election first. Mon, 10 Jun 2024 13:42:29 GMT /business-and-labor/2024-06-10/cannabis-industry-looks-to-expand-into-eastern-oregons-biggest-city-through-public-vote Antonio Sierra Proposed reclassification of Cannabis could have surprising impacts /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2024-05-14/wed-9-40-am-proposed-reclassification-of-cannabis-could-have-surprising-impacts Recently, the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration recommended reclassifying cannabis into a less dangerous category. Add to this new classification, a bulky and confusing list of rules and regulations such as those in Trinity County, and the reclassification impacts could be surprising. Tue, 14 May 2024 17:02:31 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2024-05-14/wed-9-40-am-proposed-reclassification-of-cannabis-could-have-surprising-impacts The ÀÏ·ò×Ó´«Ã½ Exchange Team Still much unknown on how marijuana policies would change in states under Biden plan /politics-government/2024-05-12/still-much-unknown-on-how-marijuana-policies-would-change-in-states-under-biden-plan U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has proposed loosening the illegal status of marijuana at the federal level – but that doesn’t mean the federal government now condones recreational or medicinal use in the many states that have legalized the drug. Sun, 12 May 2024 15:15:23 GMT /politics-government/2024-05-12/still-much-unknown-on-how-marijuana-policies-would-change-in-states-under-biden-plan Jacob Fischler Black market cannabis thrives in California despite legalization /npr-news/2024-04-05/black-market-cannabis-thrives-in-california-despite-legalization Marijuana legalization was expected to bring the industry out of the shadows. But in some states, the black market is alive and well. Fri, 05 Apr 2024 09:12:23 GMT /npr-news/2024-04-05/black-market-cannabis-thrives-in-california-despite-legalization Martin Kaste The future of cannabis in Humboldt County to be decided during Tuesday's primary /politics-government/2024-02-29/the-future-of-cannabis-in-humboldt-county-to-be-decided-during-tuesdays-primary On March 5, Humboldt County residents will weigh in on the cannabis proposal known as Measure A. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 18:21:59 GMT /politics-government/2024-02-29/the-future-of-cannabis-in-humboldt-county-to-be-decided-during-tuesdays-primary Kelby McIntosh Humboldt cannabis grower to pay $750,000 for violating state water, wildlife regulations /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-02-02/humboldt-cannabis-grower-to-pay-750-000-for-violating-state-water-wildlife-regulations State officials said a Humboldt County cannabis operation took water from streams and damaged wetlands for years without authorization. The owner called the fine extreme and unfair but agreed to pay and restore wetlands. Fri, 02 Feb 2024 23:27:52 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-02-02/humboldt-cannabis-grower-to-pay-750-000-for-violating-state-water-wildlife-regulations Rachel Becker