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.
A new wave of buyers has local growers and marijuana conglomerates competing for well-heeled customers.
Sales of recreational cannabis have surged, breaking state records, but experts warn of stormy seas ahead.
The cannabis industry is experiencing a big boom due to COVID-19, leaving marijuana store owners with big responsibilities.
Marijuana business accelerators target African American entrepreneurs who face discrimination in accessing capital.
As communities of color still face repercussions from ‘selectively enforced’ prohibition, Congressman Earl Blumenauer says the cannabis industry must make amends.
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.
Producers criticize Oregon’s ban on flavored vape products for targeting the wrong market.
Solutions are emerging to the challenges of the cash-only nature of Oregon’s cannabis industry.
As they grapple with an enormous excess of marijuana, state agencies are struggling to prevent it from going into the black market.