Oregon Medical Marijuana News:
Lawmakers in Oregon & Nevada Look to Legalize, Legitimize Cannabis Dispensaries
Bills to legalize medical cannabis dispensaries are now on the table in Oregon and Nevada – two states that have had MMJ laws on the books for years but do [click to read more...]
How Key Medical Marijuana Measures, Cannabis Legalization Initiatives Are Faring Ahead of Election
November could be a huge month for medical marijuana, with voters in two states set to weigh in on MMJ legalization and those in another considering tough new restrictions on [click to read more...]
Oregon Medical Marijuana Grow Sites Raided, Colorado Dispensaries Close Amid Crackdown
The US government’s widespread efforts to crack down on the medical cannabis industry claimed nearly a dozen new victims this week, putting the MMJ industry on edge with the November [click to read more...]
Food Stamp Applicants in 3 MMJ States No Longer Able to Deduct Medical Cannabis Costs
Low-income patients in Maine, New Mexico and Oregon will no longer be able to deduct medical marijuana expenses from their income when applying for food stamps, a change mandated by [click to read more...]
1998 Oregon Law Allowing Food Stamp Deductions for MMJ Patients Suddenly Gets Tons of National Media Coverage
By Anne Holland Fourteen years ago, Oregon passed a law allowing elderly and permanently disabled citizens who qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance to file for deductions on the cost [click to read more...]
MMJ Influence: Groups Say Medical Cannabis Was Big Factor in Oregon AG Race
If you’re wondering whether the medical marijuana community has enough political clout to sway an election, look to Oregon. Two pro-MMJ groups and a wealthy executive who supports medical cannabis [click to read more...]
State Attorney General Race Could Have Huge Impact on Oregon Medical Cannabis Program
Oregon could become a key battleground for the medical marijuana movement this fall as residents prepare to select a new state attorney general. The race will go a long way [click to read more...]
Downsizing of Oregon Marijuana Cultivation Sites, Dip in Cannabis Patients Signal New Trend for MMJ?
What’s the long-term impact of the federal government’s crackdown on medical marijuana businesses? Look to Oregon, where last year’s MMJ raids have created a chilling effect, particularly for individuals and [click to read more...]
Weekly Wrapup: West Coast Raids, East Coast Progress and Pot Reality Show Debut Date
Given the avalanche of negative news surrounding medical cannabis last week, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the industry was crumbling at its very foundation. At least in the western [click to read more...]
New Oregon Business Turns Patient-Provided Cannabis into Edibles, Topicals
Here’s a novel idea for a medical marijuana company: Make edibles and smokeless products with pot provided by patients themselves. Canna Kitchen & Research in Albany, Oregon, is doing just [click to read more...]
U.S. Attorney Holton: Medical Pot Grown in Oregon Making Its Way to Other States
One of the biggest fears voters, city leaders and law enforcement officials have about approving the use of medical marijuana is that the drug will fall into the hands of [click to read more...]
Oregon Patients Paying $100 More for Medical Marijuana Cards
Starting this week, patients in Oregon will have to pay an extra $100 to obtain or renew medical marijuana cards each year – a move that could restrict the industry’s [click to read more...]
Expert Opinion
Aaron Smith: 5 Ways Marijuana Businesses Can Secure a Future for the Cannabis Industry
By Aaron Smith Last week, more than 30 cannabis business leaders from across the country [click to read more...]
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- Weekly Wrapup: MMJ Dispensary Progress Hits ‘Yellow Lights’ in CA, MD, IL and CT
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- Major Milestone: 1st Washington DC Marijuana Dispensary Slated to Open After Long Delays
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- MMJ State Update: Maine Marijuana Climate Heating Up With New Proposals, Lawsuit
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- Massachusetts Marijuana Advocates Decry ‘Nasty’ Bill That Would Severely Limit State’s MMJ Program
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Michigan Medical Cannabis Business & Marijuana Legal News
- Proposal Would Pave Way for Michigan Marijuana Dispensaries in MMJ-Friendly Cities
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- Update: Judge Puts Montana MMJ Restrictions on Ice Yet Again With Key Vote Looming
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New Jersey Medical Cannabis Business & Marijuana Legal News
- Massachusetts Cannabis Entrepreneurs Eagerly Awaiting Draft Rules on State MMJ Program
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New Mexico Medical Cannabis Business & Marijuana Legal News
- Food Stamp Applicants in 3 MMJ States No Longer Able to Deduct Medical Cannabis Costs
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- Rhode Island Welcomes First MMJ Center, Becomes 11th State in US With Dispensaries
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- US Going Green? More Than a Dozen States Could Consider Marijuana Legalization Next Year
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Washington State Medical Cannabis Business & Marijuana Legal News
- Weekly Wrap-Up: WA or CO Better for Cannabis Entrepreneurs? + Another State Leans Toward MMJ
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- New Hampshire Medical Marijuana Market Estimate: Up to $3 Million in Annual Cannabis Sales
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