AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHemp THC policy standoff: The U.S. Senate is negotiating a stopgap spending bill that would delay the federal ban/recriminalization of hemp-derived intoxicating THC products from Nov. 12 to Dec. 11, but the “lifeline” provision is becoming the final sticking point as some GOP senators push to keep the original schedule and state AGs urge Congress not to delay. State enforcement & market impact: California’s tax agency says it seized $168M in illicit cannabis and tobacco since 2019, including nearly $22M in the first half of 2026, as part of broader efforts to protect the legal market. Legal pressure on hemp rules: Virginia hemp businesses sued to block new THC limits tied to the state’s adult-use overhaul, arguing the definition could wipe out their business model. Regulatory ripple effects: Wisconsin THC producers are watching for federal rules after a delayed ban discussion, while New Hampshire AG John Formella joined a coalition urging Congress to avoid delaying hemp reforms. Local cannabis governance: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill letting cannabis microbusinesses fully participate in farmers’ markets and pop-up showcase events.
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