AGP Executive Report
Last update: 38 minutes agoHemp THC policy fight: New Hampshire AG John Formella joined a bipartisan push urging Congress not to delay federal hemp reforms that would tighten what counts as legal hemp, as lawmakers debate whether to extend the crackdown timeline. Texas crackdown: Texas’ July 31 ban on several hemp-derived THC products (delta-8/delta-10, etc.) took effect, reshaping what’s legal for consumers and retailers while lawsuits challenge the move. Federal delay pressure: GOP senators argue the hemp product ban should stay on schedule, while other groups push for a short reprieve—keeping the national uncertainty front and center. State market access: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill letting licensed microbusinesses sell at approved cannabis showcase events and farmers’ markets, expanding legal sales channels. Medical cannabis growth: Georgia’s medical cannabis program saw a sharp patient jump after lawmakers eased access rules. Research update: A large study found prenatal cannabis exposure wasn’t linked to higher rates of early childhood anxiety or depression diagnoses. Industry operations: Steep Hill Mississippi and Alchemy Analytics plan to combine under a new holding company to protect statewide cannabis testing capacity. Community pushback: Residents in San Bernardino rallied against a proposed cannabis business near senior housing.
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