AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHemp Policy Showdown: A Senate stopgap spending bill includes a “lifeline” that would delay a planned hemp-derived THC prohibition to Dec. 11, as lawmakers and attorneys general push to keep the original Nov. 12 ban date. State-by-State Cannabis Access: Georgia’s medical cannabis registry jumped 22% in a month after lawmakers eased access, signaling pent-up demand. Testing & Compliance: Steep Hill Mississippi is combining with Alchemy Analytics to preserve statewide cannabis testing capacity under a new holding company, while keeping lab operations intact. Industry Moves: Black Tie CBD expanded its 2026 THCA flower lineup with new indoor and exotic cultivars, emphasizing full-panel COAs and transparency. Workforce & Benefits: Leafwell rolled out a clinically guided employer medical cannabis framework, aiming to help companies evaluate benefits with privacy and drug-testing considerations. Tech in Agriculture: AI farm tools keep advancing, with growers using algorithms to cut chemical use and improve precision. Legal Fallout: A judge ordered Newton to repay over $2m to marijuana companies after the city collected “community impact fees” deemed unlawful.
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