Apr 9, 2026 | Press Releases
A link to the proposed rule can be found here. As we noted previously, on August 12, 2016—the same day that DEA denied a petition to remove marijuana from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) for the fifth time—DEA issued a policy statement announcing the...
Apr 9, 2026 | Press Releases
Despite the steep headwinds facing the cannabis industry and the high priority on getting COVID-19-related legislation passed, federal cannabis reform efforts are in a better position than they’ve ever been, according to Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-OR. “We have our work...
Apr 9, 2026 | Press Releases
April 20th is right around the corner. The OLCC is aware of the cultural and economic significance of 4/20 to the cannabis industry. But 4/20/2020 is different than 4/20 of previous years, and hopefully will be different than 4/20 in years to come. But for now we want...
Apr 9, 2026 | Press Releases
The U.S. House of Representatives late Friday passed a $3 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill that includes a provision that would allow banks to serve state-legal marijuana businesses without fear of punishment. The bill passed along partisan lines by a 208-199 margin...
Apr 9, 2026 | Press Releases
Earth Day comes two days after April 20, so the fifty-year-old celebration of environmental awareness isn’t exactly top-of-mind with many cannabis users. But the proximity of April 22 to 4/20, the unofficial pot holiday, highlights the cannabis plant’s...
Apr 9, 2026 | Press Releases
There is one bright spot in the economy: marijuana sales. In April, Oregon saw $89 million in legal marijuana sales. The Oregon Liquor Control Commission reports marijuana sales were up 45% in April, compared to last year, making April 2020 the largest month on record...
