AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoSupreme Court & Cannabis/Guns: In a unanimous 9-0 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court limited how federal law can be used to prosecute marijuana users for gun possession, backing Texas resident Ali Hemani and saying the government can’t automatically treat regular cannabis use as proof of danger under the Second Amendment. Regulatory Watch (Canada): A Lakehead University study warns Canada’s cannabis tracking and labeling are falling behind the fast-growing market, with products missing from official systems and potency shown in inconsistent units. Public Health & Mental Health: Two Lancet Psychiatry reviews link regular cannabis use with higher risk of psychosis, especially with earlier use, while noting legalization doesn’t always produce the same outcomes depending on how sales are regulated. Policy/Industry (Illinois): Illinois lawmakers and industry are still fighting over rules affecting hemp-derived Delta-8 products, including age limits and upcoming federal changes. International Development (Tanzania): Tanzania unveiled priorities to boost its seaweed sector, including tax relief for farming inputs, research support, and value-add investment. Local Governance (UK/US): London police and retail groups are pushing for faster courts for repeat shoplifters, while a Lake Tahoe community fight continues over herbicide spraying plans tied to wildfire restoration.
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