AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMedical Access & Courts: A New Zealand woman, Everlee Wihongi, may be released from US ICE custody after a judge vacated her 2016 marijuana possession conviction, with her lawyer saying the next step is getting the ruling to immigration officials. Regulation & Packaging Safety: A new push highlights how the “hemp loophole” can leave intoxicating THC products under-regulated, with poison control reports showing many edible THC exposures involve kids and unintentional incidents—sparking calls for child-resistant packaging and clearer labeling. Policy & Local Control: Warner Robins, Georgia extended a 120-day moratorium on new liquor, vape, CBD, and tobacco-focused businesses, citing youth proximity concerns. Public Health & Risk Landscape: The EU drugs report warns of more potent substances, shifting trafficking routes, and continued overdose deaths—while new cannabis products keep appearing. Industry & Labor: Illinois cannabis workers at Ascend Wellness Holdings voted to authorize a strike after long contract talks, signaling pressure on multistate operators.
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