AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoFederal Marijuana Rescheduling: A key U.S. marijuana reclassification fight hits a Monday deadline for post-hearing briefs, with a DEA recommendation expected after the administrative hearing that’s been split across medical, public health, and industry groups. Public Health & Care Gaps: A Rutgers Health study finds most adults 65+ aren’t discussing cannabis with clinicians, and only about one in three report being screened—raising stakes for older patients as use rises. Law Enforcement Pushes: Northampton County (NC) ran a multi-agency “Operation Street Sweep” with 50 traffic stops and arrests tied to narcotics and firearms; Kankakee, Illinois is joining Labor Day crackdowns targeting impaired driving including cannabis. Courts & Local Cases: A Portlaoise court case ended with a cannabis summons struck out after a guilty plea and a donation to the court poor box. Regulation Watch (Hemp/Cannabis Adjacent): Nebraska’s LB1072 funding overhaul faces continued political pushback after a high-opposition vote. International Enforcement: Philippines police arrested 74 during anti-drug operations despite monsoon rains, seizing crystal meth and small amounts of dried marijuana leaves. Online Gambling (Not CBD, but cannabis-adjacent policy readers): Alberta’s new private-operator online gambling rollout is drawing attention as provinces compare approaches to regulation and consumer protections.
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