AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFederal Rescheduling: A key Monday deadline is set in the DEA’s marijuana rescheduling fight, after an administrative hearing ended July 15; optional post-hearing briefs are due Aug. 17, with a recommendation expected before any final agency decision. State Hemp Crackdown (Legal Challenge): Hawaii officials’ crackdown on hemp-derived THC products is being challenged in federal court by an Oʻahu dispensary owner, arguing the state is improperly re-criminalizing federally legal hemp. Policy Fight in Nebraska: Nebraska’s LB1072—sweeping cash transfers and major program changes—faces heavy opposition in the Legislature, with multiple floor votes showing strong no counts. Medical Cannabis & Safety: Sri Lanka’s transport drug-testing program found nearly 10% of bus staff positive for drugs, including cannabis, as authorities expand screening. Industry Moves: Curaleaf’s $272M bid for Aurora Cannabis signals consolidation momentum in global medical cannabis. Enforcement & Courts: Multiple cases this week highlight ongoing cannabis-related policing and court outcomes, including drug-driving convictions and large cannabis seizures.
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