AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEnergy & Margins: A new report says electricity rates are up 15% to 25% while wholesale cannabis prices have fallen 40% to 70%, squeezing indoor growers and forcing operators to lock in better power contracts. Local Zoning & Buffers: Golden Valley, Minnesota, is facing pushback after a Dairy Queen owner criticized a proposed dispensary next door, even as the city says the site meets its 500-foot rules. Regulatory Crackdowns: California’s tax agency says it’s cracking down on $168 million in illicit cannabis and tobacco, aiming to protect the regulated market. Hemp Policy Fight: South Dakota AG Marty Jackley joined a coalition urging Congress to keep the November 2025 federal hemp definition in place, warning that reopening loopholes could boost youth access. Federal Delay Watch: The White House is lobbying for a delay of a ban on intoxicating hemp products, with reporting suggesting the reprieve could benefit politically connected industry players. Municipal Cannabis Controls: Albuquerque’s plan to tighten cannabis and smoke shop distance rules was voted down, despite arguments linking clusters to violent crime. Legal Case Spotlight: Oklahoma prosecutors say a real estate broker pleaded guilty and implicated attorney Matt Stacy in a scheme to bypass medical marijuana ownership rules. On-the-Ground Enforcement: Ghana’s NACOC arrested 10 students over alleged cannabis-infused drinks and ice creams sold during a campus hall week.
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