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Ex-Cannabis Commissioner: Oregon Gov. Fired Me Because Of Her Ties To Controversial Weed Company, See You In Court
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 - 1:44pm | 662Ex-director of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC), Steve Marks, filed a tort claim notice with the state arguing that Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek fired him over her connections with the owners of the troubled marijuana company La Mota. What Happened: Kotek pushed Marks, who...
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Federal Investigation Into Oregon's Former Secretary Of State's $10K Cannabis Consultant Job Underway
Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 9:25am | 779Federal law enforcement is investigating Oregon's former Secretary of State Shemia Fagan (D) and all matters related to the controversial cannabis consultant job she took while working for the state. What happened: At the beginning of May, Fagan resigned due to the public...
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Oregon Gov. Kotek Knew About Moonlighting Former State Secretary Days Before News Broke
Thursday, May 18, 2023 - 11:31am | 570As the dust settles around the recent cannabis moonlighting scandal in Oregon, more details emerge. What Happened: Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan (D) resigned earlier this month following a public scandal related to the controversial cannabis consultant job she took as a side gig....
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La Mota Attorney Resigns From Oregon Cannabis Association, Four New CEOs & More Industry Appointments
Friday, May 12, 2023 - 9:29am | 1124La Mota's Attorney Resigns From Oregon Cannabis Association Amy Margolis, attorney for the La Mota dispensary chain whose owners are under scrutiny from multiple state agencies, is taking a hiatus from her position as executive director of the Oregon Cannabis...
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Oregon's Secretary Of State Apologizes For 'Exercising Poor Judgment,' Ends Controversial Cannabis Job
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 - 10:53am | 626Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan announced Monday the termination of her contract with Veriede Holdings, LLC., an affiliate of the troubled marijuana company La Mota. Fagan apologized to the people of Oregon in a press conference. On Friday, Fagan stated she is pleased that the...
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Cannabis Controversy: Oregon Secretary Of State Shemia Fagan's Consultant Role Draws Scrutiny
Sunday, April 30, 2023 - 10:16am | 398Oregon Secretary of State, Shemia Fagan, has raised concerns after entering into a consulting agreement with an affiliate of the troubled cannabis dispensary chain, La Mota, whose owners are under scrutiny from multiple state agencies. Fagan's auditors are currently examining the Oregon Liquor...