AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoImpaired Driving Funding: California’s CHP says it will distribute $41M in Proposition 64 grants to help police, labs, and communities crack down on drug-impaired driving, with money tied to cannabis tax revenue. Legal Cannabis Politics: Massachusetts officials confirmed a November ballot question to repeal adult-use legalization will go to voters after signature challenges failed. Federal Rescheduling Push: Sen. John Fetterman reintroduced the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, aiming to end federal prohibition and set up FDA-style product standards. Hemp THC Beverages: At BevNet Live, industry groups warned low-dose hemp-THC drinks face an “existential crisis” from a looming federal ban, while lawmakers consider alternatives. State Market Access: Vermont’s cannabis board changes lifted purchase limits, and Royalton voters will decide in November whether to allow retail cannabis. Medicinal Cannabis Banking: St. Kitts and Nevis hired regional expert Saboto Caesar to build a medicinal cannabis banking framework. Workplace Testing Shift: A new report says nearly half of U.S. employers have dropped marijuana testing for some applicants despite rising positivity rates. Research & Health: A small study links prenatal cannabis exposure in female rats to higher teen binge drinking risk.
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