AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHemp & CBD Policy: Louisiana voters back regulating hemp beverages over banning them, with a Cygnal survey finding 70% support for state-level or federal regulation and only 14% favoring an outright ban—plus strong messaging around jobs and low-dose THC. Legal/Regulatory Pressure: Virginia hemp retailers are bracing for a weekend decision as a federal judge weighs whether to pause new THC limits that would force many products off shelves. Local Cannabis Expansion: Waconia, Minnesota moved a proposed cannabis dispensary forward after ordinance changes cleared the way for conditional use and a reduced buffer setback. Industry & Supply Chain: In Mississippi, Sweet Life Canna Co. says its Long Beach medical grow facility is now supplying 135 dispensaries statewide. Enforcement & Smuggling: Malaysia’s KLIA Customs reported multiple cannabis seizures, including buds hidden in children’s toy boxes and abandoned luggage. Public Safety: Police in Hastings, New Zealand seized cannabis, cocaine, ketamine, MDMA, LSD, cash, and shotguns in a raid where children were reportedly present. Tax Fight: Michigan lawmakers pushed to repeal the state’s 24% wholesale marijuana tax, arguing it missed revenue targets and is squeezing legal operators.
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