AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMedical Cannabis Research: A new mouse study suggests whole-plant cannabis extract improves glucose control and fat-pancreas signaling more than THC alone, offering a possible explanation for why regular cannabis users often show lower obesity and type 2 diabetes rates—though researchers stress it’s preclinical and not a weight-loss prescription. Legal/Policy: A Nebraska Supreme Court decision tossed a medical cannabis federal preemption case “for now,” keeping the broader fight over federal-state cannabis rules alive. Regulatory/Industry: Thailand is moving to require data centers to source at least 60% of electricity from clean energy, aiming to curb strain on the power grid as AI demand surges. Hemp/CBD Business & Compliance: A California judge rejected a lender’s bid for default judgment in a cannabis loan dispute, saying the lender’s request was too high without enough support. Public Safety & Cannabis Use: Police reports in Alaska and Oregon cite marijuana use tied to impaired driving incidents, including a Wasilla crash after a pursuit and a Medford multi-vehicle crash where the driver admitted marijuana use. Criminal Justice: In Georgia, a prison drug trafficking operation using drones and contraband delivery led to multi-year sentences for inmates and outside conspirators, including methamphetamine and marijuana charges.
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