AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWorkplace Impact: A University of Georgia study reports states with legal medical marijuana see fewer health-related missed-work days, with about a 7% drop in the odds of missing work for medical reasons. Clinical CBD Research: SciSparc says NeuroThera’s SCI-210 autism trial is gaining enrollment momentum in Israel, using a CBD + CannAmide approach and comparing it against CBD monotherapy. Criminal Justice & Records: A Clean Slate Initiative report estimates Maryland loses billions in income tied to criminal records, including people arrested/charged but not convicted. Policy Pushback: Louisiana’s governor urges schools to publicize tougher penalties for smoking marijuana near campuses, expanding the “school property” zone to 2,000 feet. Hemp/CBD Market Moves: Kick Fizz hemp beverages enter North Carolina via a new distribution partnership, betting on flavor-forward THC/CBD drinks. Enforcement & Seizures: Police in Welland, Canada, arrested a man after a traffic stop turned up 22 kg of suspected cannabis. Regulatory Crackdown: The DEA/DOJ moved to Schedule I some potent kratom-related compounds, signaling tighter federal scrutiny of consumer drug products. Public Health Warning: Pennsylvania officials highlight risks from unregulated smoke shops selling illegal THC products marketed as hemp.
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