As 2018 draws to a close, let’s look back on the year’s big stories, assess where the cannabis industry stands—both in Oregon and on a national scale—and what we might expect from weed in the new year.
Racist Elf Fired: A Nation Rejoices—In January, Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded the Cole Memorandum, which had offered states a semblance of protection from federal intervention regarding cannabis programs. Failing to recognize one of the country’s only growth industries, Sessions continued to act like a pathetic little clown at every turn. Trump fired his cracker ass in November. He’s currently awaiting a fast-track E-ZPass for eternal damnation.
Southern Mayonnaise Turtle Mitch McConnell Helps Hemp—Cocaine Mitch was successful in getting his hemp decriminalization measure attached to the Farm Bill, a major step for CBD and other hemp-derived products. It seems likely that the bill will pass this month, which has the potential to create tens of thousands of jobs, with CBD gaining popularity across the country.
