Pot edibles to go on market June 2
The Legislature earlier this year approved the expanded sales. From Oregon Live: Retail customers can buy one low-dose marijuana infused edible per day at medical marijuana dispensaries that sell to recreational customers. “Low dose” means an edible with no more than 15 milligrams of THC. A separate state law passed earlier this year removed the … Read more
New transport alliances emerge
Uber partners with Green Cab; Lyft, Car2Go join TriMet Tickets. From OregonLive: Green Cab was a member of the Transportation Fairness Alliance, a coalition of several Portland taxi companies that lobbied city officials to more strictly regulate so-called “transportation network companies” like Uber and Lyft. Under the new partnership, Green Cab will provide wheelchair-accessible service … Read more
Zipcar, ODOT and Amtrak Cascades Partner to Launch “Zip and Ride”
Zipcars within walking distance of three Amtrak stations in Oregon PORTLAND – Zipcar, the world’s leading car sharing network, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Amtrak Cascades today announced the launch of “Zip and Ride,” a partnership to locate Zipcars within walking distance of three Amtrak train stations (Portland Union Station, Salem Station, and … Read more
Portland Mint key player in $100M scrap metal market
WALL STREET JOURNAL: Entrepreneur Ronnie Shahar works with Portland Mint to turn loose change into gold. Shahar’s coin exchange program has paid out more than $100 million since 2009.
Adidas to sell golf lines
BLOOMBERG: The German sportswear company plans to sell TaylorMade, Adams and Ashworth, but will retain it’s Adidas golf shoes and clothing.
Wyden to propose national vote-by-mail bill
Sen. Ron Wyden plans to introduce a national vote-by-mail bill to Congress in light of voting difficulties during this year’s primaries.