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Recently, the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration recommended reclassifying cannabis into a less dangerous category. Add to this new classification, a bulky and confusing list of rules and regulations such as those in Trinity County, and the reclassification impacts could be surprising.
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U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has proposed loosening the illegal status of marijuana at the federal level – but that doesn’t mean the federal government now condones recreational or medicinal use in the many states that have legalized the drug.
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A newly published study confirms for the first time that heavy pesticide use on illegal cannabis grows in Northern California is contaminating local waterways.
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The utility Pacific Gas & Electric doesn’t have enough power capacity for new development projects in southern Humboldt county.
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The pardons will be done through an administration process to be developed by the Justice Department, administration officials told reporters; it will cover citizens and lawful permanent residents.
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Oregon state lawmakers allocated $6 million to community groups this year to help with what they’ve called a humanitarian crisis for workers in the state’s cannabis industry.
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Part of a $6 million Oregon state grant is being rolled out to help treat mental health issues among cannabis farm workers stemming from poor working conditions.
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The WNBA star admitted to bringing cannabis into Russia but said she had packed in a hurry and did not intend to break the law. If convicted, she could face up to 10 years in prison.
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Gov. Newsom and the Legislature cut a California cannabis tax, but not everyone is convinced it’s enough to stabilize the legal market. Social equity operators say the changes don’t do nearly enough to help them.
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A proposed bill would require marijuana products to carry large warnings, similar to cigarettes. But the state's legal pot industry says more rules make it harder to compete with the illicit market.
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Authorities from the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission visited Southern Oregon to hear from lawmakers, state officials and stakeholders Wednesday about the issues they expect to face with the cannabis market during 2022.
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With ever-dwindling revenue from federal timber sales, Josephine County is seeking a new, publicly supported funding source to pay for its sheriff’s department.
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Hemp farmers in Oregon worry about the future of their industry amid an array of challenges, including new state rules and enforcement and an uncertain regulatory environment at the federal level.
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This summer at the California State Fair, cannabis farmers will get their first-ever chance to win the state’s top agricultural prize.