Oregon

Removing mandatory drug tests for railroad workers would encourage more people to apply for positions and offer employees more security A congressman from Oregon claims that ending cannabis testing might help resolve the increase in disputes between railroad workers and their employees, which could

Grow conservatively estimated to have used enough water to fill 50 average-sized swimming pools Charges are reportedly pending for suspects after a multi-force team busted an illegal cannabis grow-op in Oregon that covered almost six acres of land. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) reports

Oregon will soon become the first-ever state to ban synthetic weed sales, which includes products containing lab-grown cannabinoids like delta-8. Starting on July 1, weed shoppers won't find certain weed gummies and other products at their go-to stores, even if they're THC-free, The Oregonian

Dutchie, a Bend, Ore.-based software startup that serves cannabis retailers, has laid off 7% of its workforce. GeekWire confirmed the cuts with a Dutchie spokesperson. The company employs more than 700 people. The cuts affected roles across product and recruiting teams, according to LinkedIn posts

A new law that went into effect in January allows more attending health care providers who have primary responsibility for the care and treatment of a person diagnosed with a debilitating medical condition to recommend medical marijuana to a patient. In May 2021, the Oregon Legislature passed HB