AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHemp & CBD Policy: The Trump administration says it’s ready to work with Congress to update how “final hemp-derived cannabinoid products” are defined, aiming to preserve access to full-spectrum CBD while avoiding a return to stricter federal limits. Rescheduling Impact: A new federal downgrade for medical cannabis (Schedule I to Schedule III) is expected to open the door to some federal tax benefits and new research, though recreational cannabis remains federally restricted. State Regulation Watch: Pennsylvania lawmakers rejected a bill that would have regulated marijuana and restricted hemp THC products, while Texas’ smokable-hemp rule is back in effect but enforcement is unclear. Local Cannabis Access: California’s Amador County dispensary push moves forward with a community listening session, and Hamilton, Ohio is holding a public hearing that could end its long dispensary ban via zoning changes. Municipal Enforcement & Public Health: Manitou Springs’ budget survey shows residents oppose cuts to public safety as recreational marijuana competition squeezes local revenue. Other Drug Policy: Massachusetts towns consider kratom sale bans amid concerns about more potent adulterated products.
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