AGP Executive Report
Last update: 1 hours agoMarijuana Tax Push: Kodiak Island Borough Assembly advanced a first-reading measure for a 3% borough tax on legal marijuana sales, with a public hearing set for Aug. 6 and a voter decision in the Oct. 6 municipal election. Ballot Fight in Massachusetts: Massachusetts’ Ballot Law Commission cleared a proposal to repeal commercial cannabis sales and end adult home cultivation, rejecting a signature challenge and putting the question on the fall ballot. Hemp Regulation in Minnesota: Reps. Angie Craig and Andy Barr introduced a hemp regulatory framework bill, warning that a tighter federal THC definition could shut down much of the industry if Congress doesn’t act by Nov. 12. Federal Marijuana Legalization Push: Sen. John Fetterman and allies reintroduced the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, aiming to remove cannabis from federal control and block hemp THC recriminalization. Medical Cannabis Supply Chain: Safari Flower Company (Aurora subsidiary) received EU-GMP certification for its Ontario facility, positioning it for international medical cannabis markets. Workforce Training: Sault College launched a free micro-credential on “Understanding Cannabis and Your Career,” focused on workplace rights and safety. Public Health Warning: A study flags rapid growth of synthetic drugs in South America, including ketamine and “pink cocaine,” raising new harm-reduction concerns.
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