Minnesota’s medical marijuana law is one of the most restrictive in the country, only allowing cannabis extracts in pill or liquid form for a limited number of conditions. Severe pain has been one of the most common uses of medical cannabis, likely helping medical states see a decrease in the […]

Unfortunately, we need to act again to protect Southern Oregon patients. Thanks to you, we successfully stopped a ban on personal marijuana gardens in Medford and we are having to be vigilant in Ashland as well. Now, the Jackson County Commission needs to hear from us as commissioners consider regulations […]

Massachusetts is on the short list of states likely to legalize cannabis in the near future. With decriminalization and medical already on the books, the Bay State is poised to join the next wave of states that have moved past prohibition and it appears that Massachusetts voters will have their say […]

This week the Ashland City Council is hearing a proposal from the Planning Commission that will hurt patients’ safe access to cannabis for a variety of reasons. We were successful recently defeating the ban of all personal cannabis gardens in Medford, but now we must mobilize and make our voices […]

The federal government is still spending millions of dollars eradicating marijuana plants, even spending money in states that have legalized cannabis. While law enforcement officials have claimed that they need these funds to help battle cartels, some members of Congress state that historical data shows that a vast majority of […]

Hip hop artist Killer Mike’s passionate introduction of Bernie Sanders before a raucous crowd in Atlanta, Georgia, has made the waves on social media with many progressives touting his inspiring speech. While many political pundits may discount the importance of an endorsement from a rapper named Killer Mike, the support could […]

This holiday season, be sure to remember the cannabis connoisseur (or relative newbie) with legal marijuana or a related product.  With legalization, both medical and recreational, the law of the land in many places, there are more opportunities than ever to satisfy your stoner friends and family with great cannabis […]

Medical cannabis advocates hopeful that Pennsylvania would finally join the ranks of states allowing the medical use of marijuana were forced to continue their wait as a scheduled vote on a medical cannabis was pulled. It is a travesty that the Pennsylvania Legislature hasn’t passed a medical marijuana yet as […]

Marijuana Politics is proud to help organize the Oregon Marijuana Business Conference (OMBC) and the turnout and feedback only encourage us to help educate the Oregon cannabis industry and community and provide a networking opportunity to help any marijuana business entrepreneur. More than 700 people packed into the Ashland Hills […]

The Oregon Marijuana Business Conference (OMBC) throws a ton of essential information out to attendees. These links and notes will help you navigate the ins and outs of licensing your cannabis business under state law. This page will be updated as more information comes to light. If you have any […]

Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) was the first elected official when he (rightly) called for the removal of DEA Chief Chuck Rosenberg on the House floor, but he certainly wasn’t the last. True to his history, Rep. Blumenauer not only has demonstrated great leadership, but also the ability to garner bipartisan […]

Update: Thanks to the cannabis community rallying together, the Medford City Council voted to table the vote on banning personal marijuana cultivation indefinitely. Council members may look into putting the issue to a vote of the people. Stay tuned to Marijuana Politics for updates.  It is great to see firsthand […]

  At Saturday’s Oregon Marijuana Business Conference in Ashland, Bixel will present on branding, marketing and packaging. Widely known as an industry leader in creative branding, she sits on the Oregon Liquor Control Commission’s packaging and labeling subcommittee.   Use the OLCC pre-approval process on labeling and packaging. The OLCC […]

I’m on my way to the Drug Policy Alliance’s biennial International Reform Conference in Washington DC. I’ll bring you daily diaries here on MarijuanaPolitics.com, social media highlights @RadicalRuss on Twitter, Instagram, Periscope, and Facebook, and live coverage on CannabisRadio.com. The Drug Policy Alliance Conference is notable for its broad scope […]

Alex Rogers, the founder of Marijuana Politics (and my longtime friend), knows first-hand the harmful consequences of cannabis prohibition as he has seen the inside of a prison cell. While he didn’t serve the draconian prison sentence levied against Jeff Mizanskey or others sentenced to life in prison for marijuana, […]