Tag: Oregon

Oregon Marijuana Businesses Sue State Over Voter-Approved Law Requiring Labor Peace Agreements For Industry Workers

Two Oregon marijuana companies are suing the state, in search of to dam the implementation of a voter-approved legislation mandating that cannabis licensees enter into labor peace agreements with workers. The corporations—Bubble’s Hash and Ascend Dispensary—filed swimsuit within the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon on Wednesday, alleging that the labor coverage requirement is […]

Oregon Psilocybin Service Centers Set High Prices, Thousands Have Already Waitlisted

An estimated 3,000 people are now on a waitlist for Oregon’s first legal and operating psilocybin service center. EPIC Healing Eugene opened in June but is one of many psilocybin service centers that are still working on beginning operation. “Our services focus on deep healing work, mindfulness, empowerment, spirituality, and transformation through psilocybin facilitation and […]

Oregon Governor Rejects Cannabis Banking Bill

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek recently rejected a bill that would have created a State Public Bank Task Force. The 19-person team would have studied the pros and cons related to a cannabis business banking solution in the form of a public bank and would have proposed recommendations for implementation.  Chief sponsors included Rep. Mark Gamba, […]

OLCC Official Files Claim Against Oregon Governor

Former Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) director Steve Marks led the agency for almost a decade but was fired in January. Now Marks is fighting back and claiming that Gov. Tina Kotek fired him because of the influence of a cannabis business owner. According to the Willamette Week, Marks recently filed a tort claim notice […]

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