Tag: Earl Blumenauer

The Netherlands, Canada, & Israel Export Cannabis, Is Oregon Next?

Written by Anthony Johnson on February 14, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC Zurich, Politics.

The Netherlands and Canada have been dominating the international cannabis export market, with its companies sending marijuana to lucrative burgeoning markets like Germany. Israel, wisely, just voted...

Congress, Send H.R. 420 to Donald Trump’s Desk!

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 11, 2019. Posted in ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver, ICBC Zurich, Politics.

As the government shutdown rages on, our nation could use some bipartisanship. Of course, Democrats and Republicans disagree on whether a wall should be built on the United States’ Southern Border,...

Forbes: U.S. Falling Behind in the Global Cannabis Market

Written by Anthony Johnson on November 16, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

The U.S. cannabis community just won a few more electoral victories and the next congressional session is looking better than ever, with more members of Congress (finally) agreeing with the 2/3 of Americans...

Blue Wave? Meh. Red Wave? Nope. Green Wave? YES!

Written by Anthony Johnson on November 7, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

The contentious 2016 midterm elections are now behind us (mostly, as final votes are still being counted in several places) and politicians and pundits will now debate what the results mean. The Democrats...

Whether Donald Trump or the Democrats Win, Cannabis Can Be Victorious

Written by Anthony Johnson on November 6, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

One of the more contentious midterm elections of all time will (finally) be over today as Democrats try to wrestle control of the House and the Senate from Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Some...

Ohio State Professor: Trump May Use Cannabis in 2020 Election

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 23, 2018. Posted in ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

The 2018 midterms are fast approaching and Republicans and Democrats are pulling out all of the stops to win votes at the ballot box. One low-key issue under the surface is cannabis with Democrat Congressman...

Company Urges Trump to Make U.S. Cannabis Great Again

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 19, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

Canadian cannabis companies have long had a huge advantage over their counterparts in the United States, with access to capital and favorable federally policies (access to banking services, reasonable...

Democrats and Republicans Battle for Cannabis Voters

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 12, 2018. Posted in ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

While the Democratic Party has been more likely to embrace cannabis law reform over the years, not every Democratic leader has been on board, opening up opportunities for Republicans to make inroads...

After an Epic Event in Vancouver, the ICBC Returns to Portland

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 26, 2018. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Portland, Politics.

Henry Rollins brought people to their feet, Canadian industry experts shared their knowledge, Canopy Rivers selected a young company to fund, Civilized agreed to help market Bella Vista (who won Canopy’s...