On a typical night, Flamingo Cantina is packed with patrons seeking out its “good vibes music.” But on the unusually quiet Wednesday after New Year’s Eve, as the buzzed frat boys and trashed tourists who flock to Austin’s Sixth Street take a sabbatical from the sauce, this Rastafarian watering hole hosted a wholly different crowd. “We’re […]
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Oregon Cannabis Association Lobby Day
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 our hopes and concerns regarding a variety of issues that affect our industry. This year’s […]
More States Say Yes to Marijuana as NFL Continues to Say No
Voters in seven more states said “yes” to marijuana this month. Pot now is legal for recreational or medicinal use in more than half the country. It’s still against federal law and classified as a Schedule 1 drug, meaning U.S. officials consider marijuana to have a high risk of abuse or harm, and no accepted […]
