AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCBD Policy Shock: CMS is piloting Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement for hemp-derived products, but a looming federal hemp ban could flip many CBD items into illegal territory come Nov. 12. Drug Enforcement: The DEA warns fentanyl is getting “more unpredictable and lethal,” increasingly mixed into other synthetic drugs. Prison Security: Scotland’s HMP Addiewell logged 42 contraband-smuggling incidents over five years, using drones, throw-overs, and visitor attempts—spice and street valium among the reported drugs. Market Watch: PointsBet says group revenue dipped 1% for FY26’s first nine months, with Canada up 28% net wins and an Alberta launch planned for July. Local Governance: Missouri’s 2026 session wrapped with GOP wins and fewer late-session meltdowns, including a ban on intoxicating hemp products. Industry Context: A new study adds to the growing debate on cannabis consumption methods, finding vaporizing herbal cannabis cuts many smoke byproducts versus smoking.
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