The Latest Breaking News from Oregon

Number of open U.S. House seats in Oregon reaches decade high

The filing deadline for candidates running for state or federal office in Oregon was March 8, 2022. This year, 46 candidates are running in Oregon’s six U.S. House districts, including 26 Democrats, 19 Republicans, and one independent. That’s 7.7 candidates per district, down from 9.2 candidates per district in 2020…

Ballotpedia · Apr 8, 2022

Oregon sues COVID test company, millions of dollars pocketed

The state of Oregon has sued an Illinois-based COVID-19 testing company, saying its owners took millions of dollars in federal funds and insurance money for themselves and boasted about buying a mansion and expensive sports cars

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022

Grön Launches Vapor-Extracted Solventless Edibles In The Oregon Cannabis Market

Oregon's adult-use and medical market now have access to Grön's Solventless Vapor-Extracted Cannabis Concentrate Infused Sugar-Coated Pearls, Mega Pearls and Chocolate Bar lineup.

Benzinga · Apr 7, 2022

The Disclosure Digest: April 5, 2022

In a March 22 filing, three Oregon nonprofit groups asked the Oregon Supreme Court to reconsider its decision on a series of campaign finance ballot measures. On March 18, the court rejected the groups’ request to overturn Secretary of State Shemia Fagan’s (D) decision barring the initiatives from appearing on…

Ballotpedia · Apr 5, 2022

Oregon’s pioneering drug decriminalization hasn’t led many to seek help, as backers said it would

The effort ‘was presented to the public as pro-treatment, but it has been a complete failure in that regard,’ says Keith Humphreys, a Stanford addiction researcher and former White House drug policy adviser.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2022

Stem Holdings Co-Founder Matthew Cohen Named CEO & CFO

Cannabis operator Stem Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: STMH) (CSE: STEM) has appointed co-founder Matthew Cohen, as CEO and CFO, effective immediately. Cohen revealed his plan to focus all company’s resources on operations, which are predominately in Oregon.

Benzinga · Apr 4, 2022

Editorial: The U.S. House passes a sane marijuana decriminalization bill; the Senate should follow suit

Eighteen states all over the physical and political map, including California, Arizona, Virginia, Michigan, Montana, Illinois, Oregon, Nevada, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York, now permit the recreational use of cannabis, opting to regulate and collect taxes from adult use of the substance rather than continue to treat it as…

Tribune News Service · Apr 4, 2022

Oregon’s bold drug decriminalisation sees some success – but use still rising

Experts say decriminalisation is not the problem – the new measure lacks a proper pathway to recovery amid the growing overdose crisis

The Guardian - US · Apr 4, 2022

SP+ Predicts Nevada’s 2022 Football Schedule

SP+ Predicts Nevada's 2022 Football Schedule Ken Wilson might struggle in year one. Contact/Follow @JeremyMauss & @MWCwire What will the win total be for the Wolf Pack? Nevada has a new head coach in Ken Wilson and him coming from Oregon and back to ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 3, 2022

Oregon decriminalized drugs in 2020: How's it going?

There are mixed results so far from Oregon’s pioneering drug decriminalization law

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2022