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Eugene Marijuana Dispensary Raided by Local Law Enforcement
While it’s not unusual to hear of federal agents storming a pot dispensary, it is rare to learn of local law enforcement doing the same thing. But, that’s exactly what occurred in Eugene this week as...
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Feds Say Portland Cops’ Taser Use/Policy is Vague and Reckless
The Oregonian is reporting Portland Police Chief Mike Reese knew long before the federal investigation that his policy was too permissive and was a tragedy (or several) waiting to happen, but that he...
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Oregon Marijuana Legalization Not a “Sure Thing,” Yet
Measure 80 which would legalize recreational marijuana in Oregon is currently behind in the polling, according to the most recent Public Policy Polling survey showing 46% opposed and 43% in favor. But...
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Marijuana Legalization Defeated in Oregon
As Washington and Colorado celebrate a victory in the war against the War on Drugs, the marijuana legalization effort in Oregon fell short of their goal, with a little more than half of the voters...
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State Handwriting Experts Suspended Amid Controversy
Handwriting analysis is a forensic science, used to determine who wrote something like a suicide note, a threatening document, or a forged contract for example. But the analysts in the Oregon State...
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The DEA Wants to Access Your Prescription Drug Records Without a Warrant
The Drug Enforcement Administration is the long arm of the failed drug war. And by any means necessary, in the federal government’s collective mind, the drug war must go on. One way the government...
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Oregon on “Short List” of Marijuana Legalization Hopefuls
Washington and Colorado did it. Oregon almost did it and remains in one of the top spots for possible marijuana legalization expansion. (Maine and California are also hopefuls). This week one man who...
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Feds Seize Patients’ Medical Marijuana Records
Your medical records are not likely something you share, even with those closest to you. What’s included in those records is your business and yours alone. But the state of Oregon was recently...
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Man Shot Repeatedly By Portland Cop Gets Record Settlement
A federal lawsuit filed by a victim of excessive force ended in a record settlement this week. According to OregonLive.com, the lawsuit filed by William Kyle Monroe, who is still recovering from his...
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Proposal Would Eliminate Prison for Most Marijuana Offenses
In the interest of saving money and taking pressure off the courts, a group of high-powered Oregon prosecutors proposed significant changes this week. And while some legislators are opposed to many of...
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