Tag: Oregon

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July 9, 2013
07/09/2013
710 – Potland’s New Holiday

710 – Potland’s New Holiday

With the advent of cannabis concentrates and oils and their top billing among cannabis concoctions, celebrations of the oil, or “710” have popped up here in Portland,...
By: Anna Diaz
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July 9, 2013
07/09/2013
Oregon to License Medicinal Cannabis Dispensaries

Oregon to License Medicinal Cannabis Dispensaries

Members of the Oregon House and Senate have given final approval to House Bill 3460, which licenses medicinal cannabis dispensaries statewide. Senate members approved an amended version of the bill by...
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July 8, 2013
07/08/2013
Weedist Destinations: Ashland, Oregon

Weedist Destinations: Ashland, Oregon

Its small-town, laid-back vibe, mixed with great places to eat and lots of things to do makes Ashland, Oregon a Top Weedist Destination. I recently had the pleasure...
By: Mercedys
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July 3, 2013
07/03/2013
Oregon Governor Signs Marijuana Policy Reforms Into Law

Oregon Governor Signs Marijuana Policy Reforms Into Law

On Monday, Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber signed into law two bills that make sensible changes to Oregon’s marijuana laws. These new laws, which took effect immediately, reduce...
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July 1, 2013
07/01/2013
Oregon Approves Reducing Marijuana Possession Penalties

Oregon Approves Reducing Marijuana Possession Penalties

Members of the Oregon House and Senate have given final approval to two separate legislative measures, Senate Bill 40 and Senate Bill 82, to reduce penalties related to certain...
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June 28, 2013
06/28/2013
Oregon DA’s Oppose Dispensary Bill: May Affect Old Cases

Oregon DA’s Oppose Dispensary Bill: May Affect Old Cases

Oregon’s DA’s Association opposes legislation that would license and regulate medical marijuana shops. Lincoln county DA Rob Bovett claims one reason to oppose the dispensary bill is...
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June 27, 2013
06/27/2013
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.06.26)

Medical Marijuana Update (2013.06.26)

It’s been a good week for medical marijuana in state legislatures, with New Hampshire now poised to become the 19th medical marijuana state, and that’s just for...
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June 26, 2013
06/26/2013
Oregon Medical Marijuana Dispensary Bill Moving

Oregon Medical Marijuana Dispensary Bill Moving

A bill that would create a registry of medical marijuana outlets and help legitimate the state’s thriving medical marijuana industry passed a major hurdle Monday, winning approval...
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June 25, 2013
06/25/2013
Fund Raiser for the Southern Oregon Four

Fund Raiser for the Southern Oregon Four

The most recent raids on medical cannabis safe access points in Southern Oregon on May 23, 2013 made the news across the country. I could go into...
By: Anna Diaz
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June 24, 2013
06/24/2013
Weedist Destinations: Oregon Sand Dunes

Weedist Destinations: Oregon Sand Dunes

I’d like to share one of my favorite stoner destinations with you guys: The Oregon Sand Dunes. When you look at the images below, it may be...
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June 21, 2013
06/21/2013
Oregon Panel Approves Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Oregon Panel Approves Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Oregon’s HB 3460 has been approved by a joint budget committee and moves on for a vote in the House. The bill would establish a system to...
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June 20, 2013
06/20/2013
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.06.19)

Medical Marijuana Update (2013.06.19)

Well, at least the DEA didn’t raid any dispensaries in the last week. In California, the battle continues at the local level, while progress is being made...
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June 20, 2013
06/20/2013
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.06.19)

This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.06.19)

Two of our three cases this week involve cops protecting their steroids dealers. Go figger. The other one is a crooked police chief who bragged, “I’m the...
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June 18, 2013
06/18/2013
2014 Marijuana Legalization Initiatives Gear Up in Three States

2014 Marijuana Legalization Initiatives Gear Up in Three States

The race to be the next state to legalize marijuana at the ballot box is on. Activists in three states — Alaska, Arizona, and Oregon — have...
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June 7, 2013
06/07/2013
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.06.05)

Medical Marijuana Update (2013.06.05)

The medical marijuana scene is hectic! Bill passing, raids happening, local officials pondering, and California dispensaries dwindling. Let’s get to it: California On May 21, the Lakeport city...
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June 5, 2013
06/05/2013
NORML Women’s Alliance Foundation Fund Raiser

NORML Women’s Alliance Foundation Fund Raiser

Sunday, June 23, 2013 marks the first Pacific Northwest kick off event for the newly formed National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) Women’s Alliance...
By: Anna Diaz
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June 5, 2013
06/05/2013
Regulate Marijuana, Don’t Prosecute It

Regulate Marijuana, Don’t Prosecute It

It seems that area law enforcement has not yet learned the value of working WITH the local community. Thursday’s raid on The Greener Side, a medical marijuana resource center, can...
By: Jim Greig
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June 4, 2013
06/04/2013
Oregon Legislature Approves Medical Marijuana for PTSD

Oregon Legislature Approves Medical Marijuana for PTSD

Last week, the Oregon House of Representatives voted 36 to 23 in favor of Senate Bill 281, which adds Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a qualifying condition...
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May 31, 2013
05/31/2013
CannaBusiness: Brothers with Glass

CannaBusiness: Brothers with Glass

Brothers with Glass has  an online head shop that was founded in 2010 by two brothers; Jake and Jess in Beaverton, Oregon. From the “About Us” section of...
By: Anna Diaz
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May 28, 2013
05/28/2013
Oregon Raids on Patient Resource Centers Target Activists for Medical Marijuana

Oregon Raids on Patient Resource Centers Target Activists for Medical Marijuana

Lori Duckworth, Leland Duckworth, Dave Bond, Michael Schannom, Chelsea Hopkins and Jill Tanner were arrested in Oregon in a coordinated search warrant execution targeting the medical marijuana...
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