Although no one asked, I have some predictions for the cannabis landscape in Oregon, and it has nothing to do with the corrupt, race-baiting shitholes in Washington, DC, who are ruining this country and enforcing outdated laws.
This July will mark three years since Oregon implemented Measure 91, our adult-use recreational cannabis program. It’s been great for adults who, prior to Measure 91, did not have access to clean cannabis and canna products. It’s raised millions in taxes and fees to fund important programs and services, created thousands of jobs, and offered some great choices to those seeking an alternative to opioids and other big pharma medications.
(A downside? Despite assurances otherwise, it’s gutted the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program, which has moved many medical growers to abandon the program, and, in turn, their patients.)
But aside from that, everything is great, right?
Um, no.
Perhaps you’ve noticed a price drop for flower at your friendly neighborhood dispensary. Grams that were $12 or $14 are now $9 or $10, or even lower. Which is a boon to your wallet, but may not bode well for the future. I’m hearing a widespread concern from a number of licensed growers and dispensary owners that we could be looking at some painful changes in 2018.
