Here’s a weird little reality check. In Connecticut, you can legally get medical marijuana, if recommended by a doctor. You can use it at home. You can use it for serious conditions. But the second you roll through hospital doors in one of those backless gowns? Suddenly your medicine becomes a problem. That’s why lawmakers in Connecticut are now debating a bill that would … [Read more...] about Hospital Gowns Don’t Have Pockets… Especially for Your Medical Weed
Oregon
Oregon Puts Its Weed Lounges on Ice—But Don’t Stub Out That Joint Just Yet
In a move that feels less like surrender and more like taking a strategic dab break, the Oregon Cannabis Café Coalition has officially pulled its push to get cannabis social lounges on the 2026 ballot. But don’t get it twisted—this isn’t a white flag. It’s more like stepping outside to breathe, stretch, and figure out where you left your keys. Justyce Seith, the organizer … [Read more...] about Oregon Puts Its Weed Lounges on Ice—But Don’t Stub Out That Joint Just Yet
From Bud to Bust: Cannabis Club Owner Sentenced in Massive Fraud Scheme
A California woman has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for orchestrating a multimillion-dollar credit card fraud scheme that funded illegal marijuana operations in Oregon.Mariam Gevorkova, 37, of Glendale, California, received her sentence in February 2023 after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud, aggravated identity theft, and conspiracy to … [Read more...] about From Bud to Bust: Cannabis Club Owner Sentenced in Massive Fraud Scheme
Cannabis cookies recalled in Oregon for failing to list allergen: What to know
The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission on Friday issued a product recall for edible cannabis cookies sold in Oregon during the past 17 months. According to the recall, Lissa's Fresh Baked Cookie Bites failed to list the allergen "milk" in the package's statement on what it contains. The recall affects the brand's snickerdoodle and chocolate chip cookie flavors that may have … [Read more...] about Cannabis cookies recalled in Oregon for failing to list allergen: What to know
Wholesale Marijuana Business Burglarized
(Salem, OR) -- A wholesale marijuana business in the Salem area was burglarized on Monday. The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission reports that early in the morning, a vehicle was used to ram through the overhead door of the business. Several people went inside and stole marijuana products. One person appeared to be armed with a gun. When police arrived, the suspects were … [Read more...] about Wholesale Marijuana Business Burglarized
Naked Oregon man wounded by exploding weed pen, lawsuit claims
A man who was getting baked while bare of any clothes was seriously injured when his weed pen exploded, a lawsuit filed Friday claims. Gustavo Mendes now seeks $230,000 from the manufacturer of the malfunctioning marijuana vaporizer and the Eugene pot shop where he bought it, according to allegations in the Lane County Circuit Court suit. H/T: www.oregonlive.com You can view … [Read more...] about Naked Oregon man wounded by exploding weed pen, lawsuit claims
Marijuana prices hit record low: Oregon’s supply is nearly double demand
Low prices for consumers mean tough times for growers and sellers.Oregonian file photo Oregon’s marijuana market continued to deteriorate last year, with prices falling to an all-time low even as the state’s harvest hit a record high. It’s a chronic imbalance that only got worse last year, putting even more pressure on a struggling industry. The state’s supply of marijuana was … [Read more...] about Marijuana prices hit record low: Oregon’s supply is nearly double demand
Oregon man sentenced to prison after growing marijuana on federal land, claiming religious tax exemption
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A Josephine County man was sentenced to federal prison for illegally growing marijuana and filing false tax returns with the IRS, authorities announced Monday. The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon said 52-year-old Steven Shirley was sentenced to two years in prison with five years’ supervised release on December 18. Shirley was … [Read more...] about Oregon man sentenced to prison after growing marijuana on federal land, claiming religious tax exemption
Judge seeks leniency for Oregon man who shipped marijuana across country after inheriting business from his dad
A man who inherited a Medford-based shipping business from his father and mailed thousands of pounds of marijuana across the country apologized as he stood before a federal judge for sentencing Wednesday. “I felt an absolute duty to take care of everything that he left behind, and clearly it was more of a mess than I anticipated having to clean up,” Matthew Sachen told U.S. … [Read more...] about Judge seeks leniency for Oregon man who shipped marijuana across country after inheriting business from his dad
Suspects arrested in prolific theft ring targeting licensed cannabis farms
Authorities have arrested three suspects accused of stealing cannabis and equipment from at least 16 licensed marijuana farms and storage facilities in Jackson and Josephine counties over the last year. Growers in the region have long been a target of crime, said Aaron Lewis with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. But, he explained, the issue can now be more in the open … [Read more...] about Suspects arrested in prolific theft ring targeting licensed cannabis farms
