AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDOJ Rescheduling Shock: Arkansas experts say moving medical marijuana to Schedule III could cut cannabis business taxes by easing the impact of federal 280E, a big deal for operators watching their effective tax rates. Regulatory Crackdown: New York’s OCM shut and padlocked a Middletown shop after an undercover attempt to sell illicit cannabis to a 16-year-old. Investor Fallout Court Drama: Cronos CEO Mike Gorenstein testified in the Andrew Left securities fraud trial, describing how a short-seller tweet triggered panic selling and “damage control” for investors. Public Safety Enforcement: NYC eviction officers recovered about 300 pounds of illegal marijuana from a Bronx building. Legislative Push: A House floor vote is advancing that would let VA doctors help military veterans access state medical marijuana recommendations. Industry/Finance: iAnthus and Jushi both posted Q1 2026 results, underscoring how rescheduling and compliance are colliding with earnings pressure. Local Retail Moves: Batavia opened its first dispensary after a referendum, while Hamilton, Ohio, is drafting tighter zoning rules for marijuana and related retailers.
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