Workers at Gresham Grow Operation Walk Out, Demand Union Recognition
Legalization placed cannabis workers in legal limbo, union leaders say.
- Published in Cannabis
- Written by Sander Gusinow
Oregon Business - Cannabis
Blumenauer: House's Passage of MORE Act ‘A Milestone’
The MORE Act, which would legalize cannabis nationwide, passed the House of Representatives, marking the first time a federal body has voted to end prohibition. But its future in the Senate is uncertain.
- Published in Cannabis
- Written by Sander Gusinow
Cannabis: Corporations Compete For Market Share
A new wave of buyers has local growers and marijuana conglomerates competing for well-heeled customers.
- Published in Cannabis
- Written by Sander Gusinow
Riding a Temporary High
Sales of recreational cannabis have surged, breaking state records, but experts warn of stormy seas ahead.
- Published in Cannabis
- Written by Sander Gusinow
High Times
The cannabis industry is experiencing a big boom due to COVID-19, leaving marijuana store owners with big responsibilities.
- Published in Cannabis
- Written by Sander Gusinow
Accelerating Equity in Cannabis
Marijuana business accelerators target African American entrepreneurs who face discrimination in accessing capital.
- Published in Cannabis
- Written by Sander Gusinow
Blumenauer's Call For Marijuana Justice
As communities of color still face repercussions from 'selectively enforced' prohibition, Congressman Earl Blumenauer says the cannabis industry must make amends.
- Published in Cannabis
- Written by Sander Gusinow
Glut Check
Oregon’s cannabis industry may have recovered from the 2018 oversupply of product, but the entrance of large corporations to the sector and a sophisticated black market create headwinds.
- Published in Cannabis
- Written by Sander Gusinow
Vape Controversy
Producers criticize Oregon’s ban on flavored vape products for targeting the wrong market.
- Published in Cannabis
- Written by Sander Gusinow
Cash Poor
Solutions are emerging to the challenges of the cash-only nature of Oregon’s cannabis industry.
- Published in Cannabis
- Written by Sander Gusinow