Scandals Have Rocked Oregon’s Liquor Commission. Should We Dissolve it?

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission is under a lot of scrutiny after some of its officials were caught hoarding rare bottles of liquor for themselves. Some are even calling for the complete dissolution of the organization — Oregon is one of only 17 states in the country where alcohol is controlled by the state government. Today, we’re talking with bartender Mike Norwood of The Garrison , who deals with the OLCC every day and says some of their policies are outdated. Should Oregon ditch the OLCC? Links: http://www.oregonliquorsearch.com/ https://www.oregon.gov/olcc/pages/default.aspx Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm , or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448 . Still want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter , and be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram . Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise .