AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRegulatory Shockwave (Ag Chem): Australia’s chemical regulator approved restricted use of paraquat (and diquat), a herbicide previously linked to Parkinson’s, but with tighter limits like lower application rates and mandatory enclosed mixing/loading systems. Cannabis Retail (Florida): FINO Cannabis opened its first Florida dispensary in Clermont, pitching an education-first, terpene-guided patient experience, with a second location planned for Winter Park. State Budget + Adult-Use Cannabis (Virginia): Virginia lawmakers passed a $205B budget compromise that adds a temporary electricity consumption tax on data centers (capped near $600M/year) and sets the framework for a regulated adult-use cannabis retail market starting in 2027. Equity Licensing (Missouri): Missouri announced the July 13–27 window for the next microbusiness marijuana license lottery, with selections set for Sept. 9 and issuance expected in December. Local Cannabis Prevention Funding (California): Nevada City may decide whether to move forward or redirect Proposition 64 grant funds after a skatepark plan pause, with $750K tied to youth cannabis prevention programming. Litigation Watch (Workplace Tech): A federal judge let a class action proceed against Workday over claims its AI hiring tools may discriminate, including disability-related “proxy” signals.
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