AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFederal Hemp Policy Fight: A bipartisan bloc of state attorneys general led by Indiana AG Todd Rokita and Arkansas AG Tim Griffin is urging Congress not to delay or weaken 2025 federal hemp reforms that cap intoxicating hemp products, warning that any rollback could reopen a “loophole” and boost youth access. Senate Procedural Move: The U.S. Senate passed a spending bill that includes a short delay for Minnesota’s THC drinks and gummies, pushing the looming ban out to give manufacturers a brief reprieve. Texas Legal Pressure: Texas hemp operators have filed a federal lawsuit claiming the state’s crackdown on most hemp-derived THC violates commerce protections; meanwhile, smoke shops say sales are collapsing as delta-8/delta-10 products get pulled. Industry & Retail Updates: UNLV launched new online cannabis career certificate programs with Green Flower, while a Massachusetts city board weighs a proposed North Street cannabis dispensary. Public Safety & Enforcement: New York authorities announced a massive $17M cannabis seizure tied to alleged distribution to smoke shops, and police in the UK and Canada reported cannabis-related arrests tied to impaired driving and youth possession rules. Product News: Cann and Dwyane Wade unveiled a Half & Half THC beverage line, including a “0MG” option.
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