Rise of the farmers: Small NY group becomes cannabis power player January 7, 2022 AggregatedNews Hemp Business Executive, New York 0 Comments One of the most influential groups helping set policy for New York’s legal cannabis industry is led mostly by farmers with little prior political experience — but with early success in representing small to mid-sized marijuana businesses, the group is… Read More→
Oregon Cannabis Association Lobby Day March 21, 2017 Matt Walstatter Oregon 1 Comment By Matt Walstatter Once a year during the legislative session, members of the Oregon Cannabis Association (OCA) descend on the state capital in Salem for a lobby day. This is our opportunity to engage with lawmakers, discuss pending legislation and share… Read More→
The Oregon Cannabis Association Goes to Washington October 24, 2015 Matt Walstatter Oregon 1 Comment By Matt Walstatter They say all politics is local, but some problems require a federal solution. For cannabis, the biggest federal issues are banking, taxes and de-scheduling. We can have strong lobbying at the state level and robust outreach to… Read More→