AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHemp Ban Fight: The White House and Senate Republicans are clashing over a proposed pause to the upcoming federal ban on many hemp-derived cannabinoid products, with a continuing-resolution provision aimed at delaying the cutoff until Dec. 11—an effort that could keep intoxicating hemp gummies and vapes on shelves longer. State Policy Clash: Rhode Island reopened its cannabis retail licensing application process after court action and new state law reset the rules, with online submissions running through Nov. 23. Public Health Watch: CDC-linked reporting says hospital ER diagnoses of cannabis hyperemesis syndrome rose 16% from last October to May, tied to better tracking after the condition received its own diagnosis code. Youth Vaping Crackdown: In West Virginia, a sheriff says vape-shop raids are driven by school medical emergencies tied to illegal THC products sold to under-21s. Clinical Research: A phase 2 trial found oral semaglutide reduced heavy drinking days in adults with alcohol use disorder, and among participants who used cannabis it also reduced cannabis use days. Seed-to-Sale Tracking: St. Kitts and Nevis launched a seed-to-sale track-and-trace system to monitor its medicinal cannabis supply chain and support licensing and compliance. Business News: New York’s Silly Nice is pushing more hash and full-spectrum concentrates as the regulated market matures.
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