Pot's Now Legal in Oregon - So What?
Our favorite Oregon-based blogger has some reservations about the new marijuana-legalization law that goes into effect today in the Beaver State.
Doug McVay
Oregon's Firing of State Marijuana Director Raises Questions
Tom Burn is out of a job because he allegedly leaked a document and lied about it. But CelebStoner blogger Doug McVay contends it's because he wanted to save Oregon's medical marijuana program.
Arkansas Gov to Pardon Son for 2003 Pot Conviction
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe appears to be overflowing with the milk of human kindness this holiday season. As governor he's issued about 700 pardons so far, and claims that many of those had been convicted of nonviolent offenses. The latest is his son.
Third Time's a Charm: How Oregon Legalized Marijuana
Our resident Oregon-based blogger reminisces about the numerous efforts that led to the passage of Measure 91 on Election Day and how he played a role in the state's long, strange trip to legalization.
Anthony Johnson: Paving the Road to Legalization in Oregon
The man behind Measure 91, which would legalize marijuana in Oregon if passed by voters in November, explains what makes his pot initiative dfferent. CelebStoner's Oregon-based blogger Doug McVay sits down with the director of New Approach Oregon, Anthony Johnson.
Sullivan and Blumenauer Headline Oregon Pot Conference
“Invest in advocacy!” was the mantra for attendees of the first International Cannabis Business Conference in Portland, Oregon this past weekend. Mor than 700 registrants were treated to speeches and presentations by Andrew Sullivan, Rep. Earl Blumenauer and some of the top names in cannabis.
Federal Grant Money Being Used to Oppose Oregon Pot Initiative
Oregon's Rep. Earl Blumenauer is demanding that ONDCP and SAMHSA investigate possible misuse of federal funds spent on opposing the state's marijuana legalization ballot measure.
Dissecting Oregon's Marijuana Regulation Initiative
How does the Oregon marijuana legalization initiative that will be on the ballot in November stack up next to successful measures in Washington and Colorado? Our analyst crunches the numbers.