AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSentencing Watch (US): A Bossier City pair—Melvin Lee Johnson and Jarrod De’Angelo Stith—were sentenced to federal prison after a 2025 stop tied firearms to a marijuana trafficking case, with prosecutors crediting residents who reported suspicious activity. Public Health: New JAMA Psychiatry research finds cannabis use disorder is climbing in the US, rising to 9.3% for men and 5.6% for women, with moderate-to-severe cases also increasing. Hemp vs. THC Rules (Michigan): Michigan’s GOP governor nominee says he’ll repeal a 24% wholesale cannabis tax and crack down on unregulated hemp THC products like delta-8 and THCA. Hemp vs. THC Rules (Virginia): Virginia State Police reported $8.5M in drug seizures during Aug. 12–18 operations, as the state’s hemp THC limits take effect. Legal Fight (Texas): Hemp retailers sued Texas over its near-total hemp-derived THC ban, arguing it violates the 2018 Farm Bill and created a monopoly. Policy/Industry: Iowa regulators proposed removing the medical program’s residency requirement to let out-of-state patients register, while keeping veteran fee reductions. Global Crime: A father and son were jailed in Scotland for trying to smuggle £900k of cannabis through Glasgow Airport.
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