Federal Cannabis Legalization Returns to the Senate

Leader Schumer, Sens. Booker, Wyden Reintroduce Legislation To End Federal Ban Of Marijuana Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Senators Cory Booker and Ron Wyden reintroduced the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA), legislation that would remove...

New OLCC Chair Named Following Leadership Transition

OLCC Chair Dennis Doherty Announces Retirement; Commissioner Alicia Hays Named New Chair The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission announced the retirement of Chair Dennis Doherty after more than four years of service on the Commission, including nearly three years as...

What Cannabis Rescheduling Means in Oregon

The Trump administration loosened U.S. cannabis regulation on Thursday, a move that doesn’t legalize the plant federally but could bring improved operating conditions for businesses. Oregon industry leaders called Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s...

Should States Regulate Intoxicating Hemp Products?

3 US Senators Plan to Let States ‘Opt Out’ of Intoxicating Hemp Product Ban A trio of bipartisan U.S. senators is hoping to let state laws supersede the federal government’s forthcoming prohibition of intoxicating hemp products in a move to rescue the industry. Sen....