The Register-Guard, 14 Jul 2012 – Officials Want to Institute a Program That Tests Randomly, Not Just When There Is "Reasonable Suspicion" The University of Oregon is taking steps to institute random drug testing of its student-athletes.

Oregon Daily Emerald, 13 Jul 2012 – The University of Oregon released on Friday a list of proposed amendments and additions to its current student-athlete drug policy, including implementing random drug-tests. The rules "emphasize that illicit and performance enhancing drugs are not allowed, provide for random drug testing, outline sanctions for positive drug tests, outline drug testing methods, and encourage self-reporting and treatment for drug use."

News Register, 14 Jul 2012 – If Oregon’s attorney general election was a referendum on marijuana, then pot supporters clearly won the day. Ellen Rosenblum, who promised to support Oregon’s medical marijuana law and ignore small-time users, grabbed an overwhelming 65 percent of the Democratic primary vote. Rosenblum already is AG, appointed to complete John Kroger’s term. Her November election is guaranteed, with only token write-in competition.

News Register, 14 Jul 2012 – If Oregon’s attorney general election was a referendum on marijuana, then pot supporters clearly won the day. Ellen Rosenblum, who promised to support Oregon’s medical marijuana law and ignore small-time users, grabbed an overwhelming 65 percent of the Democratic primary vote. Rosenblum already is AG, appointed to complete John Kroger’s term. Her November election is guaranteed, with only token write-in competition.

The Mail Tribune, 11 Jul 2012 – Medical Marijuana Act Does Not Allow a Nonprofit Outfit to Provide Baked Goods The Medford City Council’s denial last week of a business license to MaryJane’s Treats is just the latest example of a medical marijuana law that was not well thought out before it was offered to voters.

The Mail Tribune, 11 Jul 2012 – Medical Marijuana Act Does Not Allow a Nonprofit Outfit to Provide Baked Goods The Medford City Council’s denial last week of a business license to MaryJane’s Treats is just the latest example of a medical marijuana law that was not well thought out before it was offered to voters.

The World, 25 May 2012 – Item: Oregon’s U.S. attorney, Amanda Marshall, says much of Oregon’s medical marijuana crop is being diverted to illicit drug dealers across America. But she says the issue is low on her priority list. She’s unwilling to devote much time or money to it. Item: Marshall’s predecessor in the job, Dwight Holton, lost Oregon’s Democratic primary for attorney general last week, after marijuana advocates poured money into attacking him. He had outraged them by criticizing the medical marijuana program.

The World, 25 May 2012 – Item: Oregon’s U.S. attorney, Amanda Marshall, says much of Oregon’s medical marijuana crop is being diverted to illicit drug dealers across America. But she says the issue is low on her priority list. She’s unwilling to devote much time or money to it. Item: Marshall’s predecessor in the job, Dwight Holton, lost Oregon’s Democratic primary for attorney general last week, after marijuana advocates poured money into attacking him. He had outraged them by criticizing the medical marijuana program.

The Mail Tribune, 20 May 2012 – The solution to the "Cannabis Conflict" is in sight!. Yes, as this paper pointed out in its editorial of May 11, there is a problem caused by having partially lawful marijuana in a world where the demand for marijuana for personal uses other than medical is massive. That demand does exert significant pressure on growers of medical marijuana, pressure which apparently does tempt a few individuals to divert that product to other markets. Your editorial is a reasoned presentation of several aspects of the problem, but unfortunately it is initially flawed by the reference to "back-door legalization" in the opening paragraph.

The Mail Tribune, 20 May 2012 – The solution to the "Cannabis Conflict" is in sight!. Yes, as this paper pointed out in its editorial of May 11, there is a problem caused by having partially lawful marijuana in a world where the demand for marijuana for personal uses other than medical is massive. That demand does exert significant pressure on growers of medical marijuana, pressure which apparently does tempt a few individuals to divert that product to other markets. Your editorial is a reasoned presentation of several aspects of the problem, but unfortunately it is initially flawed by the reference to "back-door legalization" in the opening paragraph.