Canna Banking for Canna Business
Even legal hemp hits roadblocks in banking
The 2018 Farm Bill saw the feds finally make a distinction between the cannabis that gets you high and the cannabis that is useful as … Continue reading
Weed
Sen. Ron Wyden Proposes Some Dank Legislation
Wyden introduces legislation that would legalize weed in the U.S.
Maybe we should start calling him Sen. Ron “Weeden” because Wyden just introduced a bill, S. 420, which would legalize, tax and regulate marijuana at the … Continue reading
Dutchie Blossoms Thanks to Snoop Dogg’s Venture Capital Firm
Oregon delivery platform gets $3 million in funding, hopes to expand
In the old days, you had to meet your trench coat-wearing dealer in a dark alleyway to buy weed (at least that’s what TV has … Continue reading
Eugene Marijuana Retailer and Former City Councilor Hit With $4.5 Million Fine
Real consequences for ‘fake pot’
Selling the synthetic marijuana known as “spice” has led to a $4.5 million civil forfeiture against David Kelly, a former Eugene city councilor and the … Continue reading
Nothing is Certain but Weed and (back) Taxes
Eugene’s crowded marijuana market still faces financial questions
When you walk into one of Eugene or Springfield’s 68 marijuana retailers, you will see shelves full of green. In the back offices, though, their … Continue reading
Weed for the Masses
Italian filmmaker’s documentary Relegalized screens one night in Eugene
Just weeks before the state of Oregon legalized cannabis for recreational use, the documentary filmmaker Francesco Bussalai visited Eugene for the first time. His previous … Continue reading
OG Analytical CEO May not be Stepping Down
Sherman may maintain control of the testing company
After allegations came out that Bethany Sherman of OG Analytical is involved with white supremacist groups, Sherman told several news outlets that she was stepping … Continue reading
OG Confusion
The two marijuana companies are unrelated
Eugene Weekly is getting reports the local cannabis store Eugene OG has been been getting harassing phone calls, messages and Google reviews based on the assumption … Continue reading
Bethany Sherman Steps Down
Antifa accused the OG Analytical CEO of racism and supporting neo-Nazi activity
Following an explosive anonymous report by Eugene Antifa, Rose City Antifa and PNW Antifacist Workers’ Collective exposing Bethany Sherman of Eugene-based OG Analytical and her … Continue reading
Reefer Festival Madness
Did cannabigotry kill HempFest 2016?
The funny thing is, this time last year Emerald Empire HempFest founder Dan “DanK” Koozer was ready to call it quits. Continue reading