SBO Dispatch: Costly cannabis logjam; Mosier RR fight; Will Oregon sue Monsanto?

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December 13, 2016

Top Stories Portland's cannabis licensing logjam could cost businesses $22M a month The City Council is set to consider policy changes, but it's unclear how far they'll go in ending the frustration. CannaGuard's big vision for the Oregon cannabis industry (Photos) The company is building on its security business with a transportation and distribution service, while aiming to create a wholesale marketplace for marijuana. Union Pacific fighting Wasco decision to reject Mosier track expansion In November, county commissioners voted unanimously to deny the railroad's project application, citing interference with tribal treaty rights. As Washington joins Monsanto PCB suit, Oregon 'considering its options' Portland is already one of several West Coast cities suing the agrochemical company, accusing it of toxic pollution of waterways. Connect with us More Headlines Feds say no, again, to Coos Bay LNG terminal and pipeline Colorado supporters of rejected Oregon LNG terminal push back Watch out, Portland crows: The Poopmaster is back to clean up your, um, deposits

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