Tag: oregon
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Opening Cannabis Dispensaries May Prevent Opioid Deaths
Cannabis has historically been portrayed as a ‘gateway drug’ by cannabis opponents and mainstream media outlets. However, an increasing amount of evidence is demonstrating that not only is cannabis not a gateway drug, but it may be an effective weapon against the opioid crisis in the United States. The latest example of this can be…
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Which State Grows The Most Floral Hemp In The U.S.?
Researchers affiliated with Oregon State University recently analyzed the national hemp market, finding that “Oregon leads the U.S. floral hemp production by acreage, followed by California and Kentucky.” “Oregon has 35% of floral hemp acreage in the U.S., followed by California (23%) and Kentucky (21%). Sixteen states engaged in floral production in 2023.” wrote researchers…
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Oregon Harvested 12.3 Million Pounds Of Legal Cannabis In 2024
Oregon became the first state in the U.S. to decriminalize cannabis possession when state lawmakers passed a measure in 1973. Oregon was the second state to adopt a medical cannabis legalization measure (1998), only behind the State of California (1996). Volunteering for Oregon’s medical cannabis legalization campaign is how I got my start as a…
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Oregon Continues To Have The Cheapest Legal Cannabis Prices In The U.S.
Oregon continues to have the lowest prices for legal cannabis in the United States according to a recent analysis by California-based Pacific Stone. The results of the analysis were first reported by Green Market Report. The State of Oregon became the third state to adopt a recreational cannabis legalization measure in 2014, only behind Colorado…
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Nimble Distro Has Donated $110,000 To NuProject Since September 2021
Oregon-based Nimble Distro describes itself as “an efficient and profitable wholesale distribution company imbued with a dash of whimsy.” The wholesale cannabis distribution company, based in Milwaukie, Oregon, distributes some of the most popular cannabis brands in the state. The company recently announced that it has made $110,000 in donations to the NuProject since September…
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Study Finds Lower Opioid Prescription Rates In Areas Near Legal Cannabis Dispensaries
Researchers associated with Oregon State University and Western Michigan University have associated legal cannabis dispensaries in Oregon with a lower opioid prescription rate in the areas where the dispensaries are located. The findings of the study were initially published by Marijuana Moment. “In the last decade, evidence emerged that recreational cannabis legislation (RCL) may help…
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Home Values Increase Faster Near Legal Dispensaries According To Study
Cannabis opponents have claimed that the opening of legal cannabis dispensaries in a given area will harm the area’s viability. However, a recent study involving data from Oregon, Colorado, Washington, Michigan, and Illinois have found that legal cannabis dispensaries are associated with home values increasing faster in neighborhoods where dispensaries are located in. Will Begeny,…
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How Accurate Are Cannabis Product Lab Tests?
In every legal cannabis market in the United States lab testing is required for cannabis harvests and processing. Testing cannabis for cannabinoid levels and potential contamination is a hallmark of the regulated cannabis industry, and provides the legal industry with a distinct advantage over the unregulated cannabis market. A team of researchers in the United…
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U.S. Adult-Use Cannabis Industry Surpasses $20 Billion In Total Tax Revenue
The United States adult-use cannabis industry has generated over $20 billion in total tax revenue since the first legal recreational cannabis purchase was made in Colorado on January 1st, 2014 according to a new report by the Marijuana Policy Project. “Through the first quarter of 2024, states have reported a combined total of more than…
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Wholesale Cannabis Prices Dropped By 8.1% In The U.S. In 2023
According to a recent analysis by LeafLink and Cannabis Benchmarks, and published by MJBiz Daily, the price for wholesale cannabis flower dropped by an average of 8.1% across 13 legal U.S. markets in 2023. “Only three state markets experienced wholesale cannabis flower price increases in 2023: Alaska (7%), Missouri (20%) and Oregon (6%), according to LeafLink.” stated MJBiz…