Oregon Cancels Cannabis Audit Over Ethics Concerns
Oregon Cancels Cannabis Audit Over Ethics Concerns
12 Mar, 2025 – Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read has withdrawn a 2023 cannabis audit, citing ethical concerns tied to former Secretary Shemia Fagan’s financial ties to La Mota dispensary. The audit, which called for cannabis law reforms, faced scrutiny over allegations of bias. Officials may conduct a new audit under a standardized selection process.
Oregon’s Cannabis Market Struggles as Oversupply Crashes Prices
3 February 2025 – Oregon’s cannabis industry faces a supply glut crisis, with the 2024 harvest reaching a record 12.3 million pounds—nearly double consumer demand. As a result, retail marijuana prices have hit historic lows, leaving growers and retailers struggling to survive. With federal legalization still uncertain, the industry’s financial strain is expected to continue
Measure 119 Approved: What It Means for Oregon’s Cannabis Workers
6 November 2024 - Oregon voters approve Measure 119, requiring cannabis businesses to sign labor peace agreements with unions for licensing. Learn how this landmark measure affects workers, businesses, and the cannabis industry.
THC Inflation Scandal: Oregon Cannabis Labs Under Investigation by OLCC
25 September 2024 - The OLCC has issued notices to seven Oregon cannabis testing labs, alleging THC inflation and misconduct. With potential license cancellations and fines, this crackdown underscores regulatory challenges in the cannabis industry. Read more.
Illegal Marijuana Operation in Phoenix, Oregon, Busted by Multi-Agency Task Force
13 September 2024 - Oregon’s Illegal Marijuana Enforcement Team (IMET) dismantled a black-market cannabis grow in Phoenix, Oregon, connected to an illegal California operation. Over 6,000 plants were seized, with arrests and fines issued.