AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoLocal Cannabis Ballot Push (Canada): Manitoba’s TobaGrown says it collected nearly 4,000 signatures—surpassing its 3,200 goal—to force a plebiscite on whether Steinbach allows cannabis retail stores. Alternative Weed Control Funding (US): Contact BioSolutions raised $5.6M to scale FireHawk® bioherbicide, aiming for faster growth and broader commercialization after EPA registrations. Cannabis Retail & Regulation (US/Global): A new report highlights inconsistent marijuana testing across labs, fueling “lab shopping” concerns, while Oklahoma faces a lawsuit alleging cannabis product failures tied to pesticide and potency issues. Industry Events (US): NECANN’s New Jersey Cannabis Convention and NECANN CUP return to Atlantic City Sept. 18–19 with 200+ exhibitors and education tracks. Public Safety & Enforcement (South Africa): Durban’s eThekwini crackdown raided an illegally occupied CBD building and deployed new smart policing tech. Tech/Compliance Watch: EU slaps AliExpress with a record $625M DSA fine over illegal and unsafe product risk controls. Research Funding (PSP/CBD): CurePSP announced a record grant cycle supporting PSP and CBD research, signaling more momentum for tauopathy science.
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