SBO Dispatch: Cannabis' political clout; Tesla shoots for Mars; Hop shortage scare

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September 29, 2016

Top Stories Cannabis farm fundraiser for House Democrats shows weed's growing political clout Oregon House Democrats are hosting donors at a prominent Oregon cannabis farm, a first for the budding industry. Elon Musk lays out Mars mission The Tesla auto company founder has some seriously ambitious space exploration plans. Portland craft brewers aren't dying by the hop vine Reports of a specialty hops shortage hit some local brewers, but others say careful planning helps avoid supply challenges. Portland task force will focus on climate change resilience PSU, the city of Gresham and other institutions are working to bolster the area's climate readiness. Connect with us More Headlines Fat and grease power creates cash savings for Hillsboro water agency PBJ readers support sustainable coffee sourcing

This week's SBO poll Would you ride Elon Musk's rocket ship to Mars? Event Calendar Featured Event: Portland State of Mind: Fighting Climate Change with Global Action and Poetry World-renowned climate activist and poet Kathy Jetn̄il-Kijiner will give a keynote address to Portland State University on climate issues that connect Oregonians and Pacific Islanders, discussing the universal impacts of climate change and the power of combining art and activism to inspire action from leaders around the globe.  Learn more   Oct. 2: Gather: An Evening of Cocktails, Cookies and Social Impact Films Oct. 13: Fighting Climate Change with Global Action and Poetry Oct. 14: Call of the Wild: A Camp-Inspired Benefit for Oregon Wild Oct. 18: Opportunities and Challenges in Electric Vehicle Car Sharing View full calendar

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