Oregon

In August 2024, Portland became home to the country's first licensed psilocybin service center, offering a unique approach to wellness by integrating psilocybin therapy with mindfulness practices. The Pacific Northwest Integrative Center (PNWIC) provides a range of services designed to support...

Regulators in Oregon have granted the first-ever state license for the production of psilocybin edibles, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s burgeoning psychedelic industry. As reported by Marijuana Moment, Spiritus Oregon, a Southeast Portland company, announced last week that it...

In a significant blow to Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Oregon has passed a right-to-repair bill that outlaws the contentious practice of parts pairing in repairs. What Happened: Despite Apple’s vigorous opposition, Oregon’s Governor Tina Kotek signed SB 1596...

In the wake of the escalating opioid crisis, the state of Oregon is reconsidering its groundbreaking drug decriminalization legislation. This move comes as the state grapples with a surge in drug-related fatalities and a lack of effective implementation of the existing law. What Happened: The state...

Oregon health officials have reported the state’s first case of bubonic plague in nearly a decade. The patient is suspected to have contracted the disease from their pet cat. What Happened: The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) confirmed the case in Deschutes County, Oregon, on Tuesday. The...

A jury in Oregon has ruled on damages against an energy company related to wildfires in the state in 2020. Here’s the company's link to Warren Buffett and more on the potential fines. What Happened: Electric utility company PacifiCorp was found liable for damages related to September...

Cannabis Legalization Legislation In Delaware, A Hearing Is Coming Soon Delaware lawmakers filed complementary cannabis legalization bills that would end prohibition, bringing a basic regulatory framework for the cannabis market in the state, reported Marijuana Moment. Rep. Ed Osienski (D),...

If you happen to be in Reno, Nevada this coming week and you love magic and adore weed, you’re in for a treat. But if not, an awesome 2023 national tour is just beginning. Smokus Pocus is a weed-themed magic show and the smokus in the show is not conjured up but is indeed...

One of the largest purchasers of Oregon’s marijuana, Canadian-based Chalice Brands (CSE: CHAL) (OTCQB: CHALF) owes lots of money to cannabis farmers and producers who are tired of waiting, so they’re taking the company to court. Chalice purchases products from over 20 Oregon...

Oregon state regulators recalled over 22,000 cannabis concentrate products due to the potential presence of pesticides. The recall, announced on Friday, applies to 9,300 units that were still on the market as well as 13,600 units already sold to consumers, according to a press...

German Opposition Official Against Recreational Marijuana Legalization Plan A senior opposition official has lobbied the executive branch of the European Union to block Germany's legalization efforts. According to the Associated Press, Klaus Holetschek, the health minister in Bavaria's...

Arizona Would Be Most Benefit From President Biden's Pardons According to federal sentencing data, Arizona could be "among the states that benefit most from President Joe Biden's pardons of more than 6,500 people who were convicted in federal court of simple marijuana possession...

It's been over a year since Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) made headlines for mixing up the labels of two very different products - one that contained CBD and the other THC. Now the cannabis giant will pay $100,000 to settle another of several...

When State Rep. James Hieb (R) went to the Clackamas County Fair this past week to greet constituents and eat some homemade pie, he instead ended the night in handcuffs after a row with a female fairgoer. As Hieb was leaving the fairgrounds, he decided to light up…a cigarette, that...

Oregon is set to become the first state in the union to ban synthetic cannabinoids beginning in July. State regulators with the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) say they’re restricting sales of the products over concerns about the chemicals used in their production. ...