Legal cannabis in Oregon has brought thousands of jobs to the state and has generated millions of dollars in revenue, exceeding government expectations. In fact, the Beaver State brings in $20 million...
Senator Merkley Stresses the Importance of the SAFE Banking Act
Written by Anthony Johnson on . Posted in Business, ICBC Portland, Politics.
Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley Stresses the Importance of S. 1152, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking ActRegardless of where you stand on cannabis legalization, you should support regulated...
Let’s Help More Drug War Victims Join the Cannabis Industry
Written by Anthony Johnson on . Posted in Business, ICBC Portland, Politics, Social.
The economic benefits of the cannabis industry garner a vast majority of the headlines, but those of us that have put in years upon years fighting the Drug War know that keeping people out of prison,...
CBD Offers Opportunities and Risks for the Cannabis Community
Written by Anthony Johnson on . Posted in Business, ICBC Portland, Politics.
Reefer Madness prohibitionists have made numerous ridiculous statements over the years, including the contention that cannabis isn’t medicine, but that cannabis compounds are. While ranting about...
91% of Australians Support Medical, Legalization Coming Soon
Written by Anthony Johnson on . Posted in Business, ICBC Portland, Politics.
Medical cannabis has broad, supermajority support in just about every poll around the world, so we shouldn’t be surprised that Australians are no different, but 91% support is an amazing number,...
Arrest of 80-Year-Old Patient Shows Why We Need Legalization
Written by Anthony Johnson on . Posted in ICBC Portland, Politics.
Medical cannabis laws are great and it makes sense that a supermajority of American voters support medicinal use. However, medical laws don’t go far enough to prevent the unnecessary arrest and...
Major Spanish Political Party Calls for Cannabis Legalization
Written by Anthony Johnson on . Posted in ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Portland, Politics.
After a vote of no-confidence for the People Party’s (PP) Mariano Rajoy, Pedro Sánchez of the Spanish Socialist Worker’s Party (PSOE) was sworn in as Spain’s Prime Minister...
Missouri to Vote on Medical Cannabis this November
Written by Anthony Johnson on . Posted in ICBC Portland, Medical, Politics.
Every state that legalizes adult-use or medical cannabis brings us one step closer to ending prohibition for all adults across the country. As someone born and raised in Missouri and started my political...
Senator Jeff Merkley to Welcome ICBC Portland Attendees
Written by Anthony Johnson on . Posted in Business, ICBC Portland, Politics.
While Senator Jeff Merkley, unfortunately, cannot make it in person to the International Cannabis Business Conference in Portland, Oregon, this September 27th-28th, due to his senatorial duties in Washington,...