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...
Apr 9, 2026 | Press Releases
Bill description S.1028 – Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States Act This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act so that its provisions no longer apply to any person acting in compliance with State or tribal laws relating to the...
