Known as the “Green Wave,” the movement to legalize recreational marijuana swept four more states in November’s election: Arizona, New Jersey, South Dakota, and Montana.
Joining 11 other states in the nation, these four states are the latest to pass legislation permitting recreational marijuana use by adults. But when...
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With the passage of ballot measures 109 and 110 this November, Oregonians made a national statement toward drug legalization and criminal justice reform by reframing how the state looks at drug policy.
In a pioneering move, Oregon became the first state to legalize the medicinal, therapeutic use...
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In October, the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals decided that the Deschutes County Commissioners' definition of a "youth activity center" amounted to an unreasonable restriction on marijuana farms. Since then, I have to admit I've been anxiously awaiting another Deschutes County Board meeting to put marijuana land-use on their agenda.
An RV park that caters to families and children is opposed to a proposed marijuana production facility opening a stone’s throw away. “Our membership and guests to not want their children exposed to marijuana without parental supervision and consent,” Lorri Aldridge, an owner at Sundance Meadows Ranch, told Deschutes County Commissioners Wednesday...
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I am running for Mayor because I love Bend and I want to give back to the community as I feel public service is important. I am a quick thinking, skillful communicator and commonly work to bring opposing sides together. As an attorney I have helped business clients navigate the difficult landscape...
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