AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDEA Rescheduling Fight: A DEA proceeding faces fresh internal fire as the agency’s own pharmacologist reportedly undercuts the marijuana rescheduling order, raising questions about the science and process behind the move. California Enforcement: Gov. Gavin Newsom highlighted a surge in cannabis busts by a Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force, citing nearly 90,000 illegal plants destroyed and major seizures across multiple counties. Virginia Policy Confusion: Virginia State Police clarified marijuana enforcement after an internal email suggested there were “no Code of Virginia violations” for marijuana post-budget changes, aiming to calm rumors while stressing enforcement continues. Texas Hemp THC Push: Texas lawmakers revisited THC rules for hemp products, with a Senate hearing focused on youth access and mental health impacts and debate over whether to tighten further or ban. Local Governance & Cannabis Taxes: Alton, Illinois approved an amended municipal cannabis retailers’ tax ordinance alongside other city measures, showing how local budgets keep shaping the regulated market. Public Health & Harm Reduction: New research links Melbourne’s supervised injecting room with a sharp drop in heroin-related ambulance call-outs, fueling the ongoing policy debate around drug services.
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