AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPolicy & Budgets: Pennsylvania leaders and Gov. Josh Shapiro reportedly reached a $50.8B budget deal after the deadline, with lawmakers now moving bills through the Senate and House. Hemp Regulation: North Carolina lawmakers advanced a bill to cap THC in hemp-derived drinks and edibles at 0.4mg and raise the purchase age to 21. Medical Cannabis Research: A new study in BMJ Mental Health finds cannabis use in older adults isn’t linked to faster cognitive decline or dementia risk. Industry & Retail: Belmont’s Cal Verde Naturals marked three years as the town’s first and only active cannabis retailer. Compliance & Safety: Delaware’s Sober Ride program logged over 900 rides since last Thanksgiving, and officials remind drivers impairment includes cannabis. Legal/Enforcement Context: Courts and enforcement stories continue to surface around cannabis and drugs, including a case where a man’s life sentence for cannabis trafficking was upheld. Public Conversation: An opinion piece argues the cannabis discussion should shift away from the plant itself toward what science is actually learning.
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